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Despite the clash between the two teams, Messi gives his jersey to this player
England were once again unlucky as their dream of capturing World Cup glory at the 2026 World Cup evaporated. As the Three Lions failed to repeat their only achievement six decades earlier in 1966, After Lionel Messi’s epic semi-final loss to Argentinawho took his country to the final with two crucial assists in the final minutes of the match hosted by the city of Atlanta.
After hours of shock, news revealed the identity of the England international who received Messi’s shirt after the game, despite the historic enmity between the two countries.The tension that reigned in the atmosphere both during and after the meeting.
The “lucky” player to get Messi’s shirt was defender Jed Spence, who emerged as one of the best elements in German coach Thomas Tuchel’s team. The announcement came via his sister Bria Spence, a content creator who has been closely following her brother’s career on American soil.
Jed Spence received Lionel Messi’s jersey after England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina 🤝👕 pic.twitter.com/6ZRZ1GZ1TY
– Premier League (@premierleague) July 17, 2026
The 25-year-old, who currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur, has featured in all seven of England’s World Cup matches, starting three of them. Against Argentina, he played 90 minutes for the first time in the tournament, putting in a remarkable performance that made him one of the most popular stars in the green rectangle, especially during the first half.
The Jamaican right back sent an emotional message to his fans through his official account on the Instagram platform, in which he said: “Heartbroken is the least to describe it… We gave everything we had, left our souls and hearts on the pitch, but luck was not on our side. This is a very special group of players and I am proud that this team is stronger than we will ever come.”
The former Middlesbrough, Nottingham Forest, Wren Stadium, Leeds United and Genoa star’s brilliance seems to have made him coveted by Europe’s biggest clubs. Italian clubs Inter, English Everton and Italian Juventus have recently moved to offer and sign him in preparation for next season.
It is noteworthy that the English team will finish the World Cup tomorrow, Saturday evening, in the city of Miami, when it will meet its traditional rival, the French team, in a strong match to determine the bronze medal winner and the third place.
