# Messi Set for First Meeting with English Side

Lionel Messi is preparing to face an English club for the first time, a highly anticipated encounter. The match has sparked excitement among fans, though it is a routine sports event.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgexz4qdlgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:48:18 GMT