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16 Dec

World Cup 2022: How Julian Alvarez Is Proving Key For Argentina

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has called Julian Alvarez “spectacular” and “extraordinary” after the 22-year-old’s double against Croatia helped them into the World Cup final. Manchester City’s Alvarez took his goal tally to four, one behind joint top scorers Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Argentina, who last won the World Cup in 1986, face France on Sunday. “Nobody imagined Julian would have the participation and importance he has shown,” said Messi. “The help he has given us has been absolutely spectacular.” Messi, 35, has dominated the headlines in Qatar, with a string of starring performances in what he has confirmed is his fifth and final World…

15 Dec

France Edge Past Morocco To Set Up Argentina Final

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France was pushed all the way by World Cup wild cards Morocco before the holders sealed a place in Sunday's final against Argentina. The first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final refused to buckle despite suffering the early blows of losing key defender Nayef Aguerd to injury after he was named in the starting line-up, and then going behind to Theo Hernandez's scrambled fifth-minute goal. France, for all Morocco's endeavour and spirit, were more clinical and substitute Kolo Muani ensured they will defend their crown against Argentina and Lionel Messi at Lusail Stadium on Sunday when he turned…

14 Dec

‘To Finish This Way Is Brilliant’ – Messi Confirms Qatar Final Will Be His Last World Cup Game for Argentina

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Lionel Messi confirmed that the Qatar 2022 final will be his last World Cup game for Argentina after starring in their semi-final win over Croatia. The 35-year-old opened the scoring from the spot against Croatia and provided Julian Alvarez with an assist for one of his two goals as Argentina ran out comfortable 3-0 winners. Messi can now look forward to his second World Cup final appearance, having finished as a runner-up in 2014, but he has admitted that it is likely to be his last outing in the international competition. "I am very happy for finishing my journey in…

23 Nov

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Announces Public Holiday After Their Win Against Argentina At The World Cup

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King Salman has announced a public holiday in Saudi Arabia after the nation’s historic victory over Argentina at the World Cup on Tuesday, November 22. The Saudi Arabian national team caused one of the biggest upsets at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar by defeating Lionel Messi's Argentina 2 - 1 in the opening game of the tournament. The win for Saudi Arabia means Argentina's 36-match winning streak has been broken. In response to the result, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman announced all employees and students in the Middle Eastern country will get Wednesday off. A statement from the king read: “It is directed that…

22 Nov

2022 World Cup: Superb Saudi Arabia Come Back To Stun Argentina

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A bold and brilliant Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the World Cup’s biggest shocks as they came from behind to stun two-time winners Argentina in a fantastic Group C opener in Lusail. Ranked 51st in the world, Saudi Arabia could have been done and dusted in the first half as Lionel Messi opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Argentina had three goals ruled out for offside. But Saudi Arabia flipped the game on its head in a stunning 10-minute period after half-time, Saleh Al-Shehri levelling with a low effort and Salem Al Dawsari firing them ahead to…

29 Sep

Brazil’s Depth Is Ludicrous, Argentina Look Dangerous . . . How Do All 32 Teams Rank Ahead of The World Cup?

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And that's it! The final international break ahead of the Qatar World Cup is over as the days continue to tick by until this winter's historical tournament begins. In just over seven weeks Qatar will take on Ecuador in the opening game of the 2022 World Cup. As Harry Kane trudged off the Wembley pitch on Monday having helped to inspire England to an enthralling comeback in their 3-3 draw with Germany, the next time he will pull on the Three Lions shirt will be in Doha when Gareth Southgate's side face Iran. While several teams do fit in pre-tournament friendlies in the week…