Here again my piece on how England self-sabotaged, deserved to go out, and didn't even achieve heroic defeat. What did they think would happen if they let Messi camp in their penalty area for 40 minutes? Me @financialtimes.com on atavistic English instincts. New free link as.ft.com/r/30261ec1-b...
Messi punishes England to drive Argentina into World Cup finalReigning men’s champions celebrate comeback 2-1 win after opponents retreat into defensive shellas.ft.com