Messi’s Argentina in World Cup semifinal showdown with Modric’s Croatia

Messi’s Argentina in World Cup semifinal showdown with Modric’s Croatia

Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semifinal that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit. In the second semifinal on Wednesday, reigning champions France take on giant-killing Morocco, the first African team ever to reach the last four of a World […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | In Maradona’s shadow, Messi strives for Argentina’s forever love

FIFA World Cup 2022 | In Maradona’s shadow, Messi strives for Argentina’s forever love

Lionel Messi of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Lionel Messi’s passionate performances at the Qatar World Cup are earning him oodles of love from Argentines, but their old favouritism for […]

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Saudi king declares holiday after shock World Cup win over Argentina

Saudi king declares holiday after shock World Cup win over Argentina

Saudi Arabia fans celebrate in Doha’s Souq Waqif after the match between Saudia Arabia and Argentina in the FIFA World Cup group stage | Photo Credit: Reuters Saudi King Salman has declared a national holiday after the football team’s stunning World Cup win on Tuesday over Argentina, state media reported. The 86-year-old monarch “orders that […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Can Messi, Neymar end Europe’s hegemony?

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Can Messi, Neymar end Europe’s hegemony?

Neymar’s Brazil and Lionel Messi’s Argentina arrive in Doha with plenty of firepower and settled squads, triggering dreams of a Cup triumph that has eluded them for long. | Photo Credit: Reuters Football — for the first time in its history — has put a mid-winter pause to its lucrative club/league schedules to squeeze in […]

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Indian drums, Argentina fans greet Messi’s arrival for World Cup

Indian drums, Argentina fans greet Messi’s arrival for World Cup

Lionel Messi of Argentina disembarks the airplane at Hamad International Airport ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on November 17, 2022 in Doha, Qatar | Photo Credit: Getty Images Indian drums drowned out Argentina’s diehard fans as hundreds waited hours to get a glimpse of a bus carrying Lionel Messi outside his World Cup […]

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Argentina vs Jamaica | Messi scores twice in 3-0 win

Argentina vs Jamaica | Messi scores twice in 3-0 win

Lionel Messi scored two goals as Argentina extended its unbeaten streak to 35 matches over three years by beating Jamaica 3-0 in its penultimate FIFA World Cup warmup match Lionel Messi scored two goals as Argentina extended its unbeaten streak to 35 matches over three years by beating Jamaica 3-0 in its penultimate FIFA World […]

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FIFA agrees to cancel Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier

FIFA agrees to cancel Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier

Brazil and Argentina agreed to pay a fine for not playing the qualifier, which was stopped shortly after kickoff when health officials entered the field saying four Argentina players had broken COVID-19 protocols Brazil and Argentina agreed to pay a fine for not playing the qualifier, which was stopped shortly after kickoff when health officials […]

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Dybala in, Paredes out for Argentina friendly against Italy

Dybala in, Paredes out for Argentina friendly against Italy

Striker Paulo Dybala was in the Argentina squad for the friendly against Italy on June 1 at Wembley Stadium. The recovering Leandro Paredes was left out on Friday. The Copa America champion faces the European champion in a match that is expected to help Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni make up his mind on who to […]

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FIFA says Brazil and Argentina must replay abandoned World Cup qualifier

FIFA says Brazil and Argentina must replay abandoned World Cup qualifier

The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier in September 2021 was abandoned after health officials intervened over breach of COVID-19 protocol The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier in September 2021 was abandoned after health officials intervened over breach of COVID-19 protocol Brazil and Argentina lost their appeals to FIFA and will have to play the World Cup qualifying game […]

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