Don’t ‘Poke the Bear’: Kyle Walker Urges England Against Man-Marking Messi

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Kyle Walker has warned England’s coaching team against assigning a player to shadow Lionel Messi in their World Cup semi-final. Recalling his own experience in the Champions League, Walker noted that Messi broke free after 70 minutes to score a top-corner winner. He believes such a tactic only motivates the Argentine legend and risks leaving gaps for others. Facing the reigning champions, England must find a balanced approach if they hope to contain the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner on the biggest stage.

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