Dutch footballers want revenge against Argentina after 2014 elimination
2 years ago

Dutch footballers want revenge against Argentina after 2014 elimination

NL Times  

Eight years after their last meeting, the Dutch men’s national football team and Argentina will again face each other at the World Cup. At the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Oranje went into a penalty shootout against the Argentines in the semifinals, with no goals scored in regular time or extra time. Argentina’s current squad was surprised by Saudi Arabia, 1-2, in their first game at the World Cup in Qatar. The Argentines did beat Oranje 3-1 in the final of the 1978 World Cup, thanks to goals from Mario Kempes and Daniel Bertoni in extra time in addition to their pivotal victory over the Dutch national team in the 2014 semifinals penalty shootout.

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Oranje beat Hungary 4-0 to advance to Quarter Final of the Nations League
1 month, 1 week ago

Oranje beat Hungary 4-0 to advance to Quarter Final of the Nations League

NL Times  

The Netherlands national football team confirmed its spot in the UEFA Nations League quarter-final on Saturday with a convincing 4-0 victory over Hungary in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The Dutch side gave away a lot of space, and the away team had chances to score, especially in the first half of the match. Jan Paul van Hecke was chosen above …

Zirkzee leads charge as Oranje cruise to Nations League victory
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Zirkzee leads charge as Oranje cruise to Nations League victory

Dutch News  

The Netherlands opened their Nations League campaign with a comfortable 5-2 win in Eindhoven against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Joshua Zirkzee crowned his international debut with the opening goal after just 13 minutes when his header crept inside the post, after a shot by Xavi Simons was diverted into his path. Cody Gakpo extended the lead from close range after 56 …

Zirkzee leads charge as Oranje cruise to Nations League victory
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Zirkzee leads charge as Oranje cruise to Nations League victory

Dutch News  

The Netherlands opened their Nations League campaign with a comfortable 5-2 win in Eindhoven against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Joshua Zirkzee crowned his international debut with the opening goal after just 13 minutes when his header crept inside the post, after a shot by Xavi Simons was diverted into his path. Cody Gakpo extended the lead from close range after 56 …

Dutch media: Oranje defeat "desecrated" anniversary of Euro 88
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Dutch media: Oranje defeat "desecrated" anniversary of Euro 88

Dutch News  

Laid bare.” The Dutch media were unsparing in their analysis of the Dutch football team after they slumped to a 3-2 defeat to Austria in their final Euro 2024 group match in Berlin. “It was a moment that symbolised the match as a melodrama for Oranje and for its captain individually.” The Volkskrant’s veteran football writer Willem Vissers said the …

Dutch media: Oranje defeat "desecrated" anniversary of Euro 88
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Dutch media: Oranje defeat "desecrated" anniversary of Euro 88

Dutch News  

Laid bare.” The Dutch media were unsparing in their analysis of the Dutch football team after they slumped to a 3-2 defeat to Austria in their final Euro 2024 group match in Berlin. “It was a moment that symbolised the match as a melodrama for Oranje and for its captain individually.” The Volkskrant’s veteran football writer Willem Vissers said the …

Dramatic late win keeps Oranje on course in Nations League
1 year, 2 months ago

Dramatic late win keeps Oranje on course in Nations League

Dutch News  

A stunning late strike by substitute Renate Jansen earned the Netherlands women’s team a win against England to revive their UEFA Nations League campaign. Jansen came on in the 84th minute and five minutes later found space between three England defenders to unleash a shot into the top corner that left goalkeeper Mary Earps with no chance. The Dutch started …

Dramatic late win keeps Oranje on course in Nations League
1 year, 2 months ago

Dramatic late win keeps Oranje on course in Nations League

Dutch News  

A stunning late strike by substitute Renate Jansen earned the Netherlands women’s team a win against England to revive their UEFA Nations League campaign. Jansen came on in the 84th minute and five minutes later found space between three England defenders to unleash a shot into the top corner that left goalkeeper Mary Earps with no chance. The Dutch started …

FIFA World Cup 2022 was rigged to help Messi, Argentina win - Van Gaal; Van Dijk disagrees
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 was rigged to help Messi, Argentina win - Van Gaal; Van Dijk disagrees

The Hindu  

Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk expressed his disagreement with the statement made by his former international manager Louis van Gaal about how the 2022 FIFA World Cup was rigged in order to help Lionel Messi win it. When you see how Argentina gets the goals and how we get the goals, and how some Argentina players overstepped the mark and …

Messi expresses remorse over his actions during World Cup QF against Netherlands
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi expresses remorse over his actions during World Cup QF against Netherlands

Live Mint  

A month after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Argentine star player Lionel Messi has expressed remorse over his actions during the World Cup quarterfinals. In Messi's sixth World Cup, Argentina defeated France on penalties in Qatar to win their first World Cup in 36 years. The Paris Saint-Germain player said he wanted for Diego Maradona to witness Argentina's first …

Messi regrets controversy vs Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2022
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi regrets controversy vs Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2022

The Hindu  

World Cup winner Lionel Messi regretted his testy exchanges with the Netherlands coach and players during their controversial quarterfinal in Qatar, he said in an interview aired on Monday. He also said “Messi did not touch the ball” in the semifinal between the teams in the 2014 World Cup; Argentina also won that tie in a penalty shootout. “I don’t …

Lionel Messi regrets verbal duel with Netherlands team, says it shouldn't have happened
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi regrets verbal duel with Netherlands team, says it shouldn't have happened

India TV News  

Argentina skipper and World Cup winner Lionel Messi is currently at the top of his form and career. The Argentina skipper has given his first interview after winning the World Cup trophy on December 18, 2022, in Qatar. WATCH VIDEO | Fans of Al-Ittihad taunt Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo with Lionel Messi chants Things have been moving quickly for Messi after …

Messi regrets controversy against Dutch at the World Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi regrets controversy against Dutch at the World Cup

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — World Cup winner Lionel Messi regretted his testy exchanges with the Netherlands coach and players during their controversial quarterfinal in Qatar, he said in an interview aired on Monday. He also said “Messi did not touch the ball” in the semifinal between the teams in the 2014 World Cup; Argentina also won that tie in a penalty …

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’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 …

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 …

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 …

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 win World Cup after penalty shootout victory over France
2 years ago

Argentina win World Cup after penalty shootout victory over France

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. He became only the second player in a World Cup final after …

Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
2 years ago

Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi, wearing a black Qatari robe over his blue-and-white Argentina shirt, kissed the World Cup, shuffled toward his teammates and hoisted the golden trophy high in the air. In probably the wildest final in the tournament’s 92-year history, Argentina won its third World Cup title by beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 …

FIFA World Cup final: How Argentina can beat France in the summit clash
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup final: How Argentina can beat France in the summit clash

Firstpost  

If Argentina are to win the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, here is how they might do it. Lionel Messi stands on the brink of a long-awaited World Cup winner’s medal as Argentina faces defending champions France in Sunday’s final. If Argentina are to win the tournament for the first time since 1986, here is how …

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 …

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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 Cup. "At back-to-back World Cups …

Recap: Argentina vs Croatia – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Argentina vs Croatia – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Messi scores one and sets up two as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup 2022 final. Argentina have beaten Croatia 3-0 at Lusail’s Iconic Stadium to claim a place in the World Cup final on Sunday. Ivan Perisic failed to catch Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez off the line, the counter was sprung, the players hurtled down the …

Footage shows how four Holland stars tried to intimidate Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez
2 years ago

Footage shows how four Holland stars tried to intimidate Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez

Daily Mail  

Nicolas Otamendi claimed that Argentina's over-the-top celebrations in the faces of Holland was in response to the Dutch team's intimidation tactics, and new footage has supported the defender's statement. pic.twitter.com/hx4ZhoZAGC — Nicolás Castrovillari December 10, 2022 Footage has shown how Dutch players tried to intimidate Lautaro Martinez in the shootout Argentina received criticism for their wild celebrations in front of …

Louis van Gaal announces retirement after heartbreaking defeat to Argentina
2 years ago

Louis van Gaal announces retirement after heartbreaking defeat to Argentina

The Hindu  

The Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal bid farewell to his coaching career after a heartbreaking quarterfinal defeat to Argentina in the penalty shootout on Friday night. Van Gaal’s 20-match unbeaten streak since replacing Frank de Boer last summer came to end on Friday night when the Netherlands lost to Argentina in the quarterfinals. I do not know how many matches …

Messi, Argentina advance to semifinals at World Cup
2 years ago

Messi, Argentina advance to semifinals at World Cup

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi started the match by delivering another soccer clinic. Messi, who scored a penalty in regulation time, converted his penalty in the shootout while goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made two saves to help Argentina secure a semifinal match against Croatia, which beat Brazil earlier Friday. “We had to suffer,” Messi said, “but we got through.” Messi did, …

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal says exit on penalties 'incredibly painful'
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal says exit on penalties 'incredibly painful'

Firstpost  

Van Gaal was also coach of the Netherlands when they were beaten on penalties by Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup. Doha: Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said his team’s loss to Argentina on penalties in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Friday was “incredibly painful”. FIFA World Cup: Fixtures | Results | Points Table | …

Van Gaal after World Cup exit to Argentina: Thought we will be able to win on penalties
2 years ago

Van Gaal after World Cup exit to Argentina: Thought we will be able to win on penalties

The Hindu  

Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal felt the penalty awarded against Argentina in the second half was not conclusive enough in the penalty shootout defeat in the World Cup quarterfinals. Players trained and practised and I don’t want to reproach them.” He added, “Second half we run more than Argentina and there were few players who were really tired, and …

Journalists around the world praise thrilling, emotional match between Oranje, Argentina
2 years ago

Journalists around the world praise thrilling, emotional match between Oranje, Argentina

NL Times  

"The total football madness," is what de Volkskrant called the quarterfinals of the World Cup that the Oranje lost to Argentina on Friday evening after penalties. The AD simply headlined: "World Cup dream Van Gaal shattered." "The players of the Netherlands fell to the grass of disappointment and dismay," reported Trouw about Louis van Gaal's world title dream that turned …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina Beat Netherlands on Penalties to Books Semi-final vs Croatia
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina Beat Netherlands on Penalties to Books Semi-final vs Croatia

News 18  

Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw on a night of high World Cup drama. Wout Weghorst scored two dramatic late goals, the second from a remarkably inventive free-kick in the 11th minute of stoppage time, as the Netherlands fought back with seven minutes of …

Argentina qualifies for FIFA World Cup semifinal after 4-3 penalty shootout win against Netherlands in quarterfinal
2 years ago

Argentina qualifies for FIFA World Cup semifinal after 4-3 penalty shootout win against Netherlands in quarterfinal

The Hindu  

This was back to bedlam. Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saves from Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands in a penalty shootout during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina | Photo Credit: AP For 75 minutes at the Lusail Stadium, the South Americans, however, were the most secure they ever looked in Qatar. Messi’s eyes suddenly …

Fifa World Cup, NED vs ARG Highlights: Argentina in semis, win shootout 4-3
2 years ago

Fifa World Cup, NED vs ARG Highlights: Argentina in semis, win shootout 4-3

Business Standard  

Netherlands vs Argentina, Quarterfinal Highlights Fulltime The Netherlands and their story of being unlucky against Argentina continue once again as the Dutch have been beaten 4-3 on penalties after being 2-2 in regulation and extra time. Like the previous three penalty shoot-outs in the competition so far, once again the team that went second won it as Dutch skipper Virgil …

Netherlands vs Argentina, World Cup 2022 quarterfinal in pictures: Lautaro scores winning penalty as ARG qualifies for semis
2 years ago

Netherlands vs Argentina, World Cup 2022 quarterfinal in pictures: Lautaro scores winning penalty as ARG qualifies for semis

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi of Argentina warms up prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium. Nahuel Molina of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the …

Netherlands vs Argentina - World Cup 2022: Live score, team news, updates in quarter-final clash
2 years ago

Netherlands vs Argentina - World Cup 2022: Live score, team news, updates in quarter-final clash

Daily Mail  

With each game, you wondered if this one would be the valediction. Jubilant Argentina players celebrate their progress to the World Cup semi-finals after they defeated Holland 4-3 on penalties following a pulsating 2-2 draw The moment of victory as Argentina beat Holland on spot-kicks to set up a date with Croatia The fine margins of football were very much …

FIFA World Cup: Messi’s goal record vs Netherlands before Qatar 2022 quarterfinal
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Messi’s goal record vs Netherlands before Qatar 2022 quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s Argentina will take on the Netherlands in the second quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup on December 9 at the Lusail Stadium. Before this quarterfinal, Messi has encountered the European side twice - both at World Cups. The first time Messi played against the Netherlands was during the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Lionel Messi has three goals …

Argentina vs Netherlands FIFA WC QF: Head-to-head, match insights, road to quarterfinals and other details
2 years ago

Argentina vs Netherlands FIFA WC QF: Head-to-head, match insights, road to quarterfinals and other details

India TV News  

Argentina and Netherlands are set to face each other on Saturday in the second quarterfinal match of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Before we dive into action, here is all you need to know about the upcoming game: Head-to-head Details - Netherlands and Argentina are set to face each other in their sixth World Cup encounter. Argentina vs Netherlands Head-To-Head: …

Recap: Netherlands vs Argentina – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Netherlands vs Argentina – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Argentina win 4-3 on penalties after Netherlands had come back from two goals down to equalise in normal time. Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic, testy match at Lusail’s Iconic Stadium to set up a semi-final against Croatia, following their World Cup quarter-final finish at 2-2 after extra-time. A total of 17 yellow cards were handed …

Argentina again crushes Oranje’s World Cup dreams on penalties
2 years ago

Argentina again crushes Oranje’s World Cup dreams on penalties

NL Times  

The Netherlands were knocked out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday as they lost on penalties to Argentina. Argentina's manager also made one change to his side, bringing in ex-Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez to replace Alejandro Gomez. The PSG attacker received the ball about thirty yards from goal before playing a sublime through ball to right-wing back Nahuel …

Photos: Messi’s Argentina defeat Netherlands in shootout
2 years ago

Photos: Messi’s Argentina defeat Netherlands in shootout

Al Jazeera  

Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez saved penalties from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis before Lautaro Martinez scored the winning spot kick to secure them a 4-3 shootout win over the Netherlands on Friday after their World Cup quarter-final finished 2-2 after 120 minutes. In a scrappy half-hour of extra time with the scores level, Enzo Fernandez rattled the post in …

Oranje looks to extend 20-game unbeaten streak against Argentina; Croatia shocks Brazil
2 years ago

Oranje looks to extend 20-game unbeaten streak against Argentina; Croatia shocks Brazil

NL Times  

The Dutch men's national football team is hoping to extend their unbeaten streak under trainer Louis van Gaal with a win over Argentina in the quarterfinals on Friday evening. The Netherlands has won or drawn in 19 consecutive matches dating back to Van Gaal's appointment as the national team's manager. Oranje's match against Argentina will start at 10 p.m. local …

Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties: The Messi pass, Martinez heroics and Weghorst causes havoc
2 years ago

Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties: The Messi pass, Martinez heroics and Weghorst causes havoc

New York Times  

Lionel Messi produced one of the moments of the World Cup in Argentina’s win against the Netherlands, a majestic no-look reverse pass to set up Nahuel Molina for the opening goal. Top World Cup scorers for Argentina PLAYER GOALS WORLD CUPS SCORED IN Lionel Messi 10 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022 Gabriel Batistuta 10 1994, 1998, 2002 Diego Maradona 8 1982, …

Netherlands vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarterfinal: Head-to-head record, previous WC games
2 years ago

Netherlands vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarterfinal: Head-to-head record, previous WC games

The Hindu  

Netherlands and Argentina will battle it out for a spot in the Qatar World Cup semifinal on December 10. Netherlands vs Argentina head-to-head record in FIFA World Cup Netherlands and Argentina are on level grounds in the head-head record in FIFA World Cup, with two wins each and a draw in five games. | Photo Credit: ROLAND SCHEIDEMANN The first …

Van Gaal: For Oranje, this is the real start to the World Cup
2 years ago

Van Gaal: For Oranje, this is the real start to the World Cup

NL Times  

The World Cup is really going to start for the Netherlands now, said national men’s football team manager Louis van Gaal on Thursday. "I obviously can’t say what he told me about Argentina," said Van Gaal, who worked with Schweinsteiger at Bayern Munich and Manchester United. That was the first time I thought about it differently and developed a different …

Holland stars and boss Louis van Gaal have day out on yacht as they prepare for Argentina clash
2 years ago

Holland stars and boss Louis van Gaal have day out on yacht as they prepare for Argentina clash

Daily Mail  

Preparing to take on one of football's greatest ever players would be a daunting prospect for many, but Holland's team are showing no signs of worry ahead of their World Cup quarter-final with Argentina. Despite Argentina being their toughest test to date in Qatar, Holland boss Louis van Gaal allowed his players some much-needed rest time ahead of the game, …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi magic helps Argentina set-up Netherlands quarter-final clash with 2-1 win over Australia
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi magic helps Argentina set-up Netherlands quarter-final clash with 2-1 win over Australia

Firstpost  

Messi’s 789th goal in his 1,000th career appearance – but first in the knockout rounds of the World Cup – helped Argentina set up a last-eight clash with the unbeaten Netherlands on Friday. Doha: Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark quality to score the opener in a 2-1 win over Australia and send Argentina into the quarter-finals of the …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi’s Argentina defeats Australia 2-1, sets up quarterfinal date with Netherlands
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi’s Argentina defeats Australia 2-1, sets up quarterfinal date with Netherlands

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored on his 1,000th career appearance in Argentina's 2-1 win over Australia at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday to surpass his great predecessor Diego Maradona's tournament total and set up a quarter-final clash with the Netherlands. Seeking a first World Cup at his fifth attempt, the mesmerizing Messi curled the ball low past goalkeeper Mat Ryan from …

Lionel Messi’s Argentina too strong for hard-working Australia
2 years ago

Lionel Messi’s Argentina too strong for hard-working Australia

Al Jazeera  

Argentina superstar puts on an excellent performance in 1,000th professional game to help his team set up meeting with the Netherlands for World Cup quarter-finals. Argentina beat Australia 2-1 in the Round of 16 of the football World Cup in Qatar, setting up a quarter-final showdown against the Netherlands. It was Messi’s ninth World Cup career goal, one more than …

Oranje to face Argentina in World Cup quarterfinals; Match shown at Johan Cruijff Arena
2 years ago

Oranje to face Argentina in World Cup quarterfinals; Match shown at Johan Cruijff Arena

NL Times  

The Dutch men’s national football team will battle against Argentina on Friday for a spot in the World Cup semifinals. The upcoming match kicks off at 8 p.m. and will be shown on large screens at the Johan Cruijff Arena, with the Dutch football association, KNVB, organizing the fourth edition this tournament of its Huis van Oranje event. Argentina also …

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