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    FIFA WC Final: Spain must deny Messi space to stop Argentina, says Robbie Fowler
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    FIFA WC Final: 'Spain Must Deny Messi Space To Stop Argentina,' Says Robbie Fowler

    By IANS News July 16, 2026 • 20:22 PM View: 78
    FIFA World Cup: Former England striker Robbie Fowler believes Spain's hopes of lifting the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy will hinge on how effectively they restrict Lionel Messi's influence, saying La Roja must deny the Argentine captain time and space rather than focus solely on man-marking him.

    Fowler said England's semifinal performance offered valuable lessons on how to limit the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, particularly during the opening stages of the match.

    "England, for a large portion, were in control. They stopped all the offensive Argentinian players from creating dangers, from getting into the channels and supporting the players in the final third," Fowler, who is part of Zee5 FIFA WC 2026 expert panel, replied to an IANS query in a virtual roundtable.

    TAGS Robbie Fowler FIFA World Cup Former England Lionel Messi La Roja
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