From Pele, Maradona to Ronaldo: Who are the goal scorers in FIFA World Cup semifinals before Qatar 2022?
2 years ago

From Pele, Maradona to Ronaldo: Who are the goal scorers in FIFA World Cup semifinals before Qatar 2022?

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup has seen some brilliant semifinal goals historically, from Diego Maradona’s brace against Belgium to Roberto Baggio’s stunner against Bulgaria in 1994. Here is a list of the goalscorers in FIFA World Cup semifinals so far: 1930 FIFA World Cup Argentina 6-1 USA Uruguay 6-1 Yugoslavia 1934 FIFA World Cup Italy 1-0 Austria Czechoslovakia 3-1 Germany 1938 FIFA World Cup Hungary 5-1 Sweden, Pal Titkos 37’, Gyula Zsengeller 39’, 85’, Gyorgy Sarosi 65’ – Arne Nyberg 1’) Italy 2-1 Brazil 1954 FIFA World Cup West Germany 6-1 Austria, 64’, Ottmar Walter 61’, 89’ – Erich Probst 51’) Hungary 4-2 Uruguay 1958 FIFA World Cup Brazil 5-2 France Sweden 3-1 West Germany Pele during Brazil’s 5-2 semi-final victory over France at the 1958 World Cup. | Photo Credit: DPA 1962 FIFA World Cup Czechoslovakia 3-1 Yugoslavia – Drazan Jerkovic 69’) Brazil 4-2 Chile ) The Brazilian team in the 1962 FIFA World Cup. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives 1966 FIFA World Cup West Germany 2-1 Soviet Union England 2-1 Portugal 1970 FIFA World Cup Uruguay 1-3 Brazil Italy 4-3 West Germany 🎊 Buon compleanno, Gianni Rivera 🇮🇹 The @Azzurri legend, who participated in four editions of the #WorldCup, turns 76 today ⚽️ Here's one of his most famous goals, the winner in a thrilling 4-3 semi-final victory against West Germany at Mexico 1970 pic.twitter.com/0yL5B1IOIW — FIFA World Cup August 18, 2019 1982 FIFA World Cup Poland 0-2 Italy West Germany 3-3 France, Marius Tresor 92’, Alain Giresse 98’) 🛡️ Marius Tresor scored a volley in a #WorldCup semi-final, came 6th in @francefootball's French Player of the Century vote and remains one of the greatest centre-backs in history 🎉 Happy 71st birthday to the @FrenchTeam legendpic.twitter.com/G3ZNzyj8yN — FIFA World Cup January 15, 2021 1986 FIFA World Cup France 0-2 West Germany Argentina 2-0 Belgium 10 - Diego Maradona was involved in 10 goals at the 1986 World Cup, no player has been involved in as many goals in a single men's World Cup since. | Photo Credit: Getty Images 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany 0-2 Italy Portugal 0-1 France ) 2010 FIFA World Cup Uruguay 2-3 Netherlands Germany 0-1 Spain 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil 1-7 Germany Netherlands 0-0 Argentina 2018 FIFA World Cup France 1-0 Belgium Croatia 2-1 England

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Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona
1 month ago

Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona

Al Jazeera  

A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night, with the striker’s goal moving him level with Diego Maradona as the country’s fifth all-time scorer. The 27-year-old Inter Milan forward notched his 32nd international goal 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a …

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored his 109th international goal and first of the tournament, helping defending champion Argentina beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday night and into the Copa America final. Julian Alvarez put the Albiceleste ahead in the 22nd minute and Messi redirected Enzo Fernandez’s shot off the face of goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau in the 51st. Trying to string together championships in …

Lionel Messi guides Argentina to second-consecutive Copa América final; moves closer to Cristiano Ronaldo
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi guides Argentina to second-consecutive Copa América final; moves closer to Cristiano Ronaldo

India TV News  

Captain Lionel Messi delivered a match-winning performance against Canada in the first semi-final of the ongoing Copa América to guide Argentina into their second-consecutive final of the tournament. The goal not only put an end to Canada's chances of scripting a fightback but also helped Messi become only the second player to score goals in six editions of the CONMEBOL …

Copa America 2024: Lautaro Martinez's Dramatic Last-Gasp Winner Against Chile Sends Lionel Messi's Argentina Into QF — WATCH
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Lautaro Martinez's Dramatic Last-Gasp Winner Against Chile Sends Lionel Messi's Argentina Into QF — WATCH

ABP News  

Copa America 2024: Argentina defeated Chile 1-0 in their second group stage match, as the reigning champions of South America became the first team to qualify for the quarter finals of Copa America 2024. pic.twitter.com/KjUKaYRI9T — CONMEBOL Copa América™️ ENG June 26, 2024 Argentina, however, managed to break the deadlock via Lautaro Martinez, as he managed to scuffle in the …

What happened in last five Brazil vs Argentina matches before FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?
1 year, 1 month ago

What happened in last five Brazil vs Argentina matches before FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?

The Hindu  

Brazil and Argentina, two of the biggest national sides in world football are about to clash horns after two years in the FIFA 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers on November 22. Here is what happened in the last five matches between Brazil and Argentina: Brazil 0-0 Argentina; November 2021 - FIFA World Cup Qualifier Argentina’s Lionel Messi challenged by Brazil’s Gerson during …

Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil’s all-time goal-scoring record
1 year, 3 months ago

Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil’s all-time goal-scoring record

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Neymar scored his record 78th and 79th goals for Brazil in a 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia on Friday. Neymar’s goals in the Amazon city of Belem put him two above the total of three-time World Cup winner Pelé as the Selecao’s top goal scorer. URUGUAY 3, CHILE 1 Bielsa’s reshaping of Uruguay started with …

Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Diego Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum
1 year, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Diego Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi stepped out of Diego Maradona's shadow by leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year and a statue of the diminutive forward will stand alongside those of his predecessor and Brazil great Pele at the South American federation's museum. Argentina's Lionel Messi poses with a statue of himself holding the World Cup during the Conmebol event. Messi, holding …

Argentina Predicted XI vs Panama in first match since World Cup win
1 year, 9 months ago

Argentina Predicted XI vs Panama in first match since World Cup win

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and his Argentina team will play their first football match after beating France to lift the World Cup in Qatar last December. File Photo: Lisandro Martinez of Argentina poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup winning trophy during the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail …

Pele, the light-footed wizard who charmed the world with ethereal artistry
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele, the light-footed wizard who charmed the world with ethereal artistry

The Hindu  

If you take away emotion from elite sport, it is just another prosaic physical exercise that makes no real difference in any of our lives. Hailing from the shanty town of Minas Gerais, Pele first danced into the hearts of all football fans when his nonchalant arrogance humbled every opponent at the Sweden World Cup of 1958. Hero: Pele is …

Pele at the World Cup: A star is born in Sweden, greatness is sealed in Mexico
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele at the World Cup: A star is born in Sweden, greatness is sealed in Mexico

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sweden 1958 Pele missed the first two matches through injury before making …

Pele dies at 82: Brazilian football legend with 3 World Cups, 1281 goals and a winning smile
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele dies at 82: Brazilian football legend with 3 World Cups, 1281 goals and a winning smile

India Today  

Pele, the Brazil footballing legend and three-time World Cup winner, has died at the age of 82. Following Argentina's World Cup triumph, Pele shared a photo of their team lifting the trophy on social media, praising squad leader Lionel Messi, France's rising star Kylian Mbappe, and surprise semi-finalists Morocco. PELE: A FOOTBALL ICON Pele made his international debut as a …

Pele’s funeral and burial to take place in hometown Santos
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele’s funeral and burial to take place in hometown Santos

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — The stadium where Brazilian soccer great Pelé played some of the best matches of his career will also hold his funeral on Monday and Tuesday. Santos, the club where Pelé played in Brazil, said in a statement the public will be able to pay their final respects at Vila Belmiro Stadium, outside Sao Paulo. Santos said the …

Pele’s World Cup journey: From Sweden 1958 to Mexico 1970
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele’s World Cup journey: From Sweden 1958 to Mexico 1970

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sweden 1958 Pele missed the first two matches through injury before making …

Pele dies aged 82: When the Brazil legend became part of FIFA World Cup history, without scoring a goal
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele dies aged 82: When the Brazil legend became part of FIFA World Cup history, without scoring a goal

The Hindu  

Football great Pele, 82, passed away of cancer on Thursday in Sao Paulo. Nicknamed the Black Pearl, Pele won one Ballon d’Or, a record three World Cups and scored a staggering 1,283 career goals. In the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, England faced eventual winner Brazil in a group stage match at the Guadalajara. England keeper Gordon Banks made a …

Appreciation: Pelé’s singular brilliance endured despite rivalry with Diego Maradona
1 year, 11 months ago

Appreciation: Pelé’s singular brilliance endured despite rivalry with Diego Maradona

LA Times  

Pelé, left, and Diego Maradona take part in an award ceremony together in Italy in 1987. Maradona was more beloved, Lionel Messi has dominated superior competition, but no single player has influenced the world’s most popular sport as much as Pelé, who died Thursday of complications from cancer. A winner of two World Cups — three, if you count the …

Argentina v France final the best match of FIFA World Cup
2 years ago

Argentina v France final the best match of FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 seemed to have seen everything till December 17 — late equalisers from wily free-kick routines, bizarre celebrations and players being sent off during penalty shootouts. Kylian Mbappe, who had become the youngest player since Pele to score in a World Cup final four years ago, started the comeback. The 23-year-old converted the penalty to become …

Brazil invites Messi to mark footprints in Maracana’s Hall of Fame
2 years ago

Brazil invites Messi to mark footprints in Maracana’s Hall of Fame

The Hindu  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has been invited to “eternalise” his mark at Brazil’s famous Maracana stadium by leaving his footprints in the iconic stadium’s Hall of Fame, the Rio de Janeiro State Sports Superintendence has said. After Argentina won the World Cup by beating France 4-2 on penalties in a heart-stopping final on Sunday, the public body which …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Team of the tournament
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Team of the tournament

The Hindu  

After almost a month of football extravaganza, the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar ended on Sunday, December 18, as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to clinch its third title. Theo Hernandez of France celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium. …

Four reasons why Argentina won
2 years ago

Four reasons why Argentina won

Hindustan Times  

A long wait came to an end on Sunday night when Argentina won the World Cup for a third time, 36 years since their last triumph. Only two players have scored 5+ goals and created 20+ chances in a Fifa World Cup tournament : Diego Maradona in 1986 and Lionel Messi in 2022. Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina, Lisandro …

Lionel Messi, the artist, needed a crown and FIFA World Cup 2022 finally gave it to him
2 years ago

Lionel Messi, the artist, needed a crown and FIFA World Cup 2022 finally gave it to him

The Hindu  

When Gonzalo Montiel scored the fourth and decisive penalty in the World Cup final, Lionel Messi – the captain of Argentina and its highest goal-scorer - sunk to his knees. Lionel Messi holds the Golden Ball trophy after the 2014 FIFA World Cup final against Germany. Lionel Messi is challenged by Josko Gvardiol of Croatia during the FIFA World Cup …

Watch: Argentina GK Emiliano Martinez's colossal last-minute wonder save that forced penalty shootout in FIFA WC Final
2 years ago

Watch: Argentina GK Emiliano Martinez's colossal last-minute wonder save that forced penalty shootout in FIFA WC Final

Hindustan Times  

Argentina lifted their third FIFA World Cup title on Sunday after the side defeated France 4-2 in a dramatic final at the Lusail Stadium. Messi scored two goals and calmly slotted the penalty in the shootout after the first 120 minutes saw a see-saw of emotions, with France successfully chasing down Argentina's lead twice. Emiliano Martinez Kylian Mbappe drew France …

Argentina incredibly recreate epic Diego Maradona moment for Lionel Messi after FIFA World Cup win as picture goes viral
2 years ago

Argentina incredibly recreate epic Diego Maradona moment for Lionel Messi after FIFA World Cup win as picture goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi basked in glory as Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Sunday. In what turned out to be a tightly-contested final, Argentina first took the lead in the 23rd-minute with Messi capitalising on a penalty after Angel Di Maria was fouled in the box by Ousmane Dembele. …

From Messi to Mbappe: Who won Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Golden Glove awards after dramatic Argentina vs France final?
2 years ago

From Messi to Mbappe: Who won Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Golden Glove awards after dramatic Argentina vs France final?

Hindustan Times  

Adding his name next to Pele and Diego Maradona in the pantheon of the beautiful game's greatest players, Argentina talisman Lionel Messi finally lifted the FIFA World Cup title after a dramatic penalty shootout between Argentina and defending champions France in Qatar on Sunday. Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, Lionel Messi and France's Kylian Mbappe, from left to right, …

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Watch Lionel Messi's goals against Les Bleus in summit clash at Lusail
2 years ago

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Watch Lionel Messi's goals against Les Bleus in summit clash at Lusail

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi, playing his final World Cup game, converted a penalty in the 23rd minute before scoring again in extra time, putting Argentina ahead on each occasion in the World Cup final against France. Lionel Messi made the final FIFA World Cup game of his career all the more memorable by scoring a brace in a thrilling, high-scoring final against …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi etches himself into footballing folklore as Argentina lift title in Qatar after 36 years
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi etches himself into footballing folklore as Argentina lift title in Qatar after 36 years

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi sits alongside the eternal Diego Armando Maradona – as comfortably the greatest player of his generation to win his country the World Cup title. The moment when a dream becomes reality 🏆#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 — FIFA World Cup December 18, 2022 By virtue of that, Messi had the ending he so dearly craved. In fact, France registered zero …

FIFA World Cup: Messi’s Maradona moment
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Messi’s Maradona moment

Hindustan Times  

Doha: The aberration that Lionel Messi will end a career without a World Cup will now stay in the realm of fiction. Argentina players celebrate after winning the Fifa World Cup final gainst France. On Sunday, 2-0 to 2-2 in 97 seconds meant Argentina, who were sauntering to their third World Cup title — and the first since that magical …

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Twitter hails 'greatest game' as La Albiceleste give Messi dream farewell
2 years ago

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Twitter hails 'greatest game' as La Albiceleste give Messi dream farewell

Firstpost  

Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after the two sides were locked on 3-3 at the end of half-time, with Lionel Messi scoring a brace in his final World Cup game. Argentina ended a 36-year-long wait and ensured talismanic forward Lionel Messi’s dream finally came true as they beat France on penalties in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final in …

Lionel Messi Wins FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Ball
2 years ago

Lionel Messi Wins FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Ball

News 18  

Lionel Messi won the FIFA World Cup Golden ball for the second time after beating France in the summit clash on Sunday at Lusail Stadium, Doha. Messi, earlier won the golden ball in the 2014 World Cup but it was a bitter-sweet moment for him at that time as his team lost to Germany in the final. FIFA World Cup …

World Cup 2022 best goals: From Richarlison’s acrobatic effort to Mbappe’s magic moment
2 years ago

World Cup 2022 best goals: From Richarlison’s acrobatic effort to Mbappe’s magic moment

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Salem Al Dawsari – Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia, Group C Al Dawsari’s …

Kylian Mbappe sets World Cup record despite defeat to Argentina
2 years ago

Kylian Mbappe sets World Cup record despite defeat to Argentina

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kylian Mbappe took his tally of World Cup …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi becomes first to score at all stages of single WC
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi becomes first to score at all stages of single WC

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi’s goal from the spot in the 23rd minute of the game made him the only player to score in all stages of a World Cup, which includes the group stages, the round of 16s, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. Argentina’s star forward Lionel Messi scripted history on Sunday when the 34-year-old footballer scored in the FIFA World Cup …

CHECK: Big Game Player Angel Di Maria Scores One of the Best Team Goals in FIFA World Cup Final History
2 years ago

CHECK: Big Game Player Angel Di Maria Scores One of the Best Team Goals in FIFA World Cup Final History

News 18  

Angel Di Maria once again turned up on the big stage for Argentina as he scored the second goal for his team in the FIFA World Cup final against France. It was a great team goal where Messi flicked the ball to Julian Alvarez who found Alexis Mac Allister at the right as who ran away with a ball and …

CHECK: Lionel Messi Keeps His Calm to Score Crucial Penalty in FIFA World Cup Final; Equals Pele's Tally
2 years ago

CHECK: Lionel Messi Keeps His Calm to Score Crucial Penalty in FIFA World Cup Final; Equals Pele's Tally

News 18  

Lionel Messi marked his presence in the final of 2022 FIFA World Cup with a clinical finish from the penalty spot to give Argentina a crucial lead in the first half. Live Argentina vs France 2022 FIFA World Cup Final Updates Di Maria, who returned for the clash in the place of midfielder Leandro Paredes, missed an early chance in …

ARG vs FRA: Lionel Messi Becomes Most Capped Player in FIFA World Cup History
2 years ago

ARG vs FRA: Lionel Messi Becomes Most Capped Player in FIFA World Cup History

News 18  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi achieved another massive feat as he becomes the most capped player in FIFA World Cup history when he has been named in the starting line-up to face France in the summit clash. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden …

World Cup: For Lionel Messi and Argentina, now is all
2 years ago

World Cup: For Lionel Messi and Argentina, now is all

Al Jazeera  

The script says Messi will be the conductor of football’s great show and lift the trophy at the end of it. Sunday’s culmination of the first World Cup to take place in the Middle East will be Messi’s last outing at the tournament. Lionel Messi keeps etching his name into the World Cup history books 📚 pic.twitter.com/ebB5cU3oZ9 — B/R Football …

Messi’s Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup
2 years ago

Messi’s Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Argentina have won the 2022 World Cup after a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory against France in an astonishing final. The roller-coaster contest was one of the all-time great finals and cemented Argentina captain Lionel Messi’s already glittering legacy, with the 35-year-old guiding his side to their first World Cup win since 1986 – and third overall. He scored two goals …

Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France in penalty kick shootout for World Cup title
2 years ago

Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France in penalty kick shootout for World Cup title

LA Times  

Argentina’s Lionel Messi lifts the trophy after winning the World Cup final match against France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Sunday. “For us in Argentina, it’s something more.” Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during a shootout at the end of the World Cup final match against France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Sunday. …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Will record-chasing France stop Messi from laying his hands on the holy grail?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Will record-chasing France stop Messi from laying his hands on the holy grail?

The Hindu  

This capital of this energy-rich thumb-shaped Gulf nation has often made you feel that you are on the streets of Mumbai or Kochi as Indians tend to outnumber everyone else around. His face adores most billboards and the neon buildings that light up the evening skies and every second person on the street wears a Messi jersey, while the rest …

FIFA World Cup: Messi to Mbappe, top 10 goal celebrations of Qatar 2022
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Messi to Mbappe, top 10 goal celebrations of Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

The sport of football has often seen unique gestures when it comes to celebrations after a goal. Mitchell Duke vs Tunisia Australian forward Duke, after scoring a 23rd-minute header against Tunisia in a group D fixture, made a gesture with his fingers that initially seemed like a variation of video game Fortnite’s ‘Taking the L’ celebration. Lionel Messi vs Netherlands …

FIFA World Cup 2022: From Messi upset with referee to Ronaldo goal disallowed, top controversies in Qatar
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: From Messi upset with referee to Ronaldo goal disallowed, top controversies in Qatar

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup has historically had controversies in every edition of its 92-year-old history - be it Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ or England’s goal disallowed in 2010, in South Africa. Referee Antonio Mateu shows a yellow card to Lionel Messi during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium. RELATED …

FIFA World Cup: List of all goalscorers in finals from 1930 to 2018
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: List of all goalscorers in finals from 1930 to 2018

The Hindu  

Playing in a FIFA World Cup is a matter of great prestige. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES 1938 World Cup final Scorers for Italy: Gino Colaussi, Silvio Piola Scorers for Hungary: Pal Tiktos, Gyorgy Sarosi Italy play Hungary in the 1938 World Cup final in France. | Photo Credit: AP 1958 World Cup final Scorers for Brazil: Vava, Pele, Mario …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia Supporter Who Asked 'Where is Lionel Messi' is Now Rooting for Argentina
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia Supporter Who Asked 'Where is Lionel Messi' is Now Rooting for Argentina

News 18  

From losing the opening FIFA World Cup 2022 match against Saudi Arabia to reaching the finals of football’s greatest show on Earth, it has certainly been a sensational turnaround for Argentina. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot It all started on …

Road To FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Looking Back At Argentina And France's Journey
2 years ago

Road To FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Looking Back At Argentina And France's Journey

ABP News  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is just one match away from nearing its climax. One more game and the world will know whether it will be France who would have successfully defended its title or Argentina who would have added another World Cup title and given a fitting tribute to Lionel Messi or perhaps even a farewell from the international …

Argentina Manager Lionel Scaloni Opts for Muted Celebration Despite Semifinal Victory
2 years ago

Argentina Manager Lionel Scaloni Opts for Muted Celebration Despite Semifinal Victory

News 18  

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his team would enjoy muted celebrations after reaching the World Cup final with a 3-0 victory over Croatia. We need to focus on the upcoming match.” FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Scaloni heaped praise on …

'Best Player in The World'- Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic Hails Lionel Messi after Semifinal Victory
2 years ago

'Best Player in The World'- Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic Hails Lionel Messi after Semifinal Victory

News 18  

Lionel Messi-led Argentina stunned Croatia in FIFA World Cup semi-final to the extent that even Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic could not help but marvel the performance of Lionel Messi. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot After Argentina sealed the game and …

Lionel Messi's Stunning Penalty Against Croatia in FIFA World Cup Semifinal - News18
2 years ago

Lionel Messi's Stunning Penalty Against Croatia in FIFA World Cup Semifinal - News18

News 18  

Lionel Messi-led Argentina aced the match against Croatia to cruise into the FIFA World Cup final. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Croatia was running in a good form until a simple lofted ball over the top from Fernandez caught out …

Messi confirms Qatar 2022 final will be last World Cup game for Argentina
2 years ago

Messi confirms Qatar 2022 final will be last World Cup game for Argentina

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has confirmed he will play his last FIFA World Cup game when Argentina takes on France or Morocco in Sunday’s final in Qatar. Messi led Argentina to a 3-0 win over Croatia in their semifinal on Tuesday and will earn his 172nd cap at the weekend when he tries to bring the country its first World Cup title …

WATCH: Messi weaves magic vs Croatia as Argentina reaches World Cup final
2 years ago

WATCH: Messi weaves magic vs Croatia as Argentina reaches World Cup final

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is having his best time at the World Cup. The talismanic footballer guided Argentina to its second FIFA World Cup final since 2014 on Tuesday night by scoring a goal and then setting up two spectacular assists for Julian Alvarez in the semifinal against Croatia. Messi is now just a match away from winning football’s most coveted prize …

Argentina’s Messi confirms Qatar final his last World Cup: Media
2 years ago

Argentina’s Messi confirms Qatar final his last World Cup: Media

Al Jazeera  

‘To finish like this, it’s the best’, Lionel Messi told a leading Argentinian sports news outlet after his team qualified for the final. Lionel Messi has confirmed he will play his last World Cup game when Argentina take on either France or Morocco in the final in Qatar. “I feel very happy, to be able to achieve this, to finish …

Álvarez surges, scores, carries Argentina to World Cup final
2 years ago

Álvarez surges, scores, carries Argentina to World Cup final

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — With surging runs and a striker’s instinct, Julián Álvarez carried Argentina into another World Cup final. When it was over, Croatia’s players had been left strewn behind him on the turf, trailing by two goals, with their hopes of another World Cup final in ruins. The surging run seemed to surprise Croatia’s fullbacks as first Josip Juranović …

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