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Messi carries the weight of Argentina into World Cup final

As Lionel Messi approaches his second and likely last World Cup final the stakes could hardly be higher

The Independent UK

Messi’s final World Cup is not just a competition. It is a cause, a rebellion

There is a sense that his Argentinian teammates are invested in not just winning the tournament, but his happiness too

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: Morocco’s pride in Islam should inspire us all

It is uplifting to see players practicing their religion and celebrating with their mothers on such a big global stage

The Guardian - UK

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The Players In the Race for the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot

As the World Cup comes to a close, the race for the golden boot is coming into full focus, as a select few maintain hope of claiming the scoring crown.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi's hamstring and a mystery red card: Five talking points from the Argentina-Croatia World Cup semifinal

Another masterful Lionel Messi performance comes with some slight concern for the 35-year-old's fitness, while a Croatian World Cup hero is sent off under mysterious circumstances. That and more in the latest edition of five talking points from the Qatar World Cup.

ABC News

The GOAT and the Kids Have Argentina on Brink of World Cup Title

Argentina has longed for the perfect formula to win a World Cup with Lionel Messi. With its current group—and with Messi’s current form—La Albiceleste may just have it.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi sets up his shot at destiny with throwback brilliance

Argentina’s icon ran things again and took a step back in time to set up a clinching third goal as Croatia were swept aside

The Guardian - UK

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Lionel Messi urges teammates to take last step to win World Cup

Lionel Messi, who drove Argentina on in their semi-final, said: ‘We were confident we would make it,’ but Croatia were angry about the award of a penalty for the first goal

The Guardian - UK

Luka Modric still at very top and World Cup has enhanced his legacy

Falling short will sting but, if this is the end for the Croatia midfielder, the past three weeks have only served to enhance his legacy

The Guardian - UK

Streets of Argentina turn into party as team reaches final

The streets of Argentina have turned into a party as the national team beat Croatia by a comfortable 3-0 and earned this soccer-crazed South American country a spot in the World Cup final

The Independent UK

Argentina defeats Croatia to advance to World Cup final

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up two others Tuesday, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Croatia in a World Cup semifinal, keeping alive his quest to win the one trophy that has eluded him during a stellar career.

Los Angeles Times

Mesmerizing Messi Powers Argentina to World Cup Final

The 35-year-old superstar scored a goal and provided a beautiful assist for another to put his team one win away from a World Cup title.

Sports Illustrated

Inspired Lionel Messi takes Argentina past Croatia and into World Cup final

Lionel Messi scored a penalty and set up two for Julián Álvarez as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

Argentina reaches World Cup final with 3-0 win over Croatia

Lionel Messi converted a penalty and had a hand in the other two goals by Julián Álvarez.

Chicago Sun-Times

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The Independent UK

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer’s biggest prize for the first time

WEKU

Messi's dream lives on as Argentina defeats Croatia to reach the World Cup final

Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to advance to the World Cup finals for a sixth time - and giving star forward Messi a chance to win his first title. Argentina will play either France or Morocco on Sunday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

World Cup TV and streaming schedule on Fox and Telemundo for Dec. 9

A blockbuster set of men’s World Cup quarterfinals starts Friday with two games that pit South America’s titans against two of Europe’s giants.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 power rankings: how the remaining eight teams shape up

We cast our eye over the quarter-finalists’ key strengths and assess who is most likely to lift the trophy in Qatar

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: Business time for England against Senegal

Gareth Southgate still has his critics despite a record group-stage return. Can the Three Lions silence the doubters?

The Guardian - AU

Argentina 2-1 Australia: World Cup last 16 player ratings

Lionel Messi was the most dangerous player on the pitch while Aziz Behich went close to scoring an all-time World Cup wonder goal

WEKU

Argentina is headed to the quarterfinals after beating Australia 2-1

Lionel Messi put Argentina ahead with his third goal at this year's tournament and ninth in total at the World Cup — one more than Diego Maradona.

Sports Illustrated

Day of Tiebreak Drama Puts to Rest the World Cup’s Group of Chaos

Argentina and Poland both survived, but Group C’s knockout stage fate wasn’t decided until the final minute of what’s been three matchdays full of drama.

The Guardian - UK

Argentina advance despite Messi’s saved penalty and Poland squeak through

Alexis Mac Allister and Julián Álvarez scored for Argentina in a 2-0 victory but Poland go through as group runners-up thanks in part to Wojciech Szczesny saving Lionel Messi’s penalty

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia stun Argentina as Salem al-Dawsari winner crowns comeback

Saudi Arabia came from behind to cause one of the biggest ever World Cup shocks, beating Argentina 2-1 after Lionel Messi’s penalty had put the South American side ahead

The Guardian - UK

Messi and Di María shine as Argentina rout UAE in final World Cup warmup

Ángel Di María scored two fine goals and Lionel Messi also got on the scoresheet as Argentina impressed in Abu Dhabi

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