World Cup Qualifier: Lionel Messi's Argentina thrash Uruguay, Brazil lose 100% qualifying record
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World Cup Qualifier: Lionel Messi's Argentina thrash Uruguay, Brazil lose 100% qualifying record

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Goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez rounded off a successful night for Lionel Scaloni’s team in Buenos Aires as they maintained their unbeaten start to the qualification campaign Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi opened the scoring as Argentina thumped neighbours Uruguay 3-0 in an entertaining World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez rounded off a successful night for Lionel Scaloni’s team in Buenos Aires as they maintained their unbeaten start to the qualification campaign and closed the gap at the top of the single South American table to six points behind Brazil, who drew 0-0 with Colombia. Muslera flirted with disaster moments later when he dribbled past Martinez in his area but Uruguay’s nerves were rattled and Argentina doubled their lead with another scrappy goal. “Neymar did well as the team’s leader,” said Tite, but “he was well marshalled” by a Colombian side that has “more technical qualities than other teams.” Brazil started brightly and dominated the opening quarter as Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina made saves from Neymar and Lucas Paqueta.

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Associated Press  

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Daily Mail  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 2 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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VIDEO: Messi trains with Argentina ahead of FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against Paraguay

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Argentina, without Messi, bags comfortable win against 10-man Bolivia
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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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Firstpost  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

Lionel Messi delighted Argentina fans in Beijing when he scored the fastest goal of his international career in a 2-0 friendly win over Australia, netting after 79 seconds at a raucous Workers’ Stadium on Thursday. Fans immediately got their money’s worth when Argentina won the ball in Australia’s half in the second minute and Enzo Fernandez found Messi, who sidestepped …

Late Gatti goal secures Juve win over Sporting
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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi Scores 100th Argentina Goal in Friendly Against Curacao

News 18  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Tuesday scored his 100th international goal for the reigning world champions as they romped to a 7-0 friendly win over outclassed Curacao. Every time he touches the ball, he makes you smile.” Messi came into the game not just as his country’s all-time record goalscorer, but with more goals than the next two top marksmen …

WATCH: Lionel Messi Moved to Tears as Argentina Fans Serenade Team Ahead of Panama Win
1 year, 9 months ago

WATCH: Lionel Messi Moved to Tears as Argentina Fans Serenade Team Ahead of Panama Win

News 18  

FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi was left teary-eyed with joy as the devoted Argentine populace gathered together at the Monumental to welcome the champions back to their homeland for their first game since the epic win in Qatar that engraved their name in the annals of football history. Lionel Messi in tears 😢What a moment as Argentina welcomes back …

Lionel Messi Nets 800th Career Goal in Argentina's 2-0 Win Over Panama
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi Nets 800th Career Goal in Argentina's 2-0 Win Over Panama

News 18  

Lionel Messi capped a night of unbridled joy with the 800th goal of his career as world champions Argentina celebrated their homecoming with a 2-0 friendly victory over stubborn Panama in Buenos Aires on Thursday. The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s stunning free-kick in the dying minutes came after 21-year-old MLS sensation Thiago Almada gave a glimpse of what the …

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  

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Messi regrets controversy vs Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2022
1 year, 11 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 …

Messi regrets controversy against Dutch at the World Cup
1 year, 11 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 …

Was Lionel Messi’s extra-time goal illegal? World cup final referee says this
2 years ago

Was Lionel Messi’s extra-time goal illegal? World cup final referee says this

Live Mint  

After Kylian Mbappe's second goal denied Argentina a win in regular time, the South American squad regained the lead with Lionel Messi's close-range strike in extra time following a Hugo Lloris save. A game still depicts some non-playing Argentine players running onto the field of play before the ball passed the goal line in celebration. If rules were followed rigorously, …

World Cup Final Referee Debunks Claims Lionel Messi's Second Goal Should Have Been Disallowed
2 years ago

World Cup Final Referee Debunks Claims Lionel Messi's Second Goal Should Have Been Disallowed

News 18  

Argentina did manage to get the better of France in the final battle to win the FIFA World Cup for the third time. The French media, following Argentina’s final victory, claimed that Lionel Messi’s second goal should have been disallowed as two substitutes were on the pitch before the ball could cross the goal line. Now, Szymon Marciniak, the referee …

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