LAST FOUR: France don’t fear Spain, while Messi set for England clash in World Cup semis

As France prepare to meet old rivals Spain in the World Cup semifinals, Lionel Messi gears up for his long-awaited first match against England, underscoring soccer’s most intense rivalries.
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