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Lionel Messi issues honest admission over retirement ahead of Argentina World Cup final

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has another opportunity to win a World Cup after reaching the final with victory over Croatia - but issued an upsetting message after the win

Daily Mirror

EU-Qatar graft scandal uncovered by year-long, pan-Europe probe, Belgium says

Belgium's intelligence service worked closely with other European countries for more than a year to uncover the graft scandal now rocking the European Parliament, the justice ministry said.

Reuters

Visitors Flock to Jeddah Book Fair after Relief from the Rain

Visitors flocked to the Jeddah International Book Fair on Monday, taking advantage of the closure of schools due to heavy rain and a break from matches at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Organizers were relieved with turnout after a slow week when the fair was held at the same…

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Morocco airline cancels World Cup fans flights, citing Qatar restrictions

Morocco's national airline said it was cancelling all flights it had scheduled for Wednesday to carry fans to Doha for the World Cup semi-final, citing what it said was a decision by Qatari authorities.

Reuters

Josip Juranovic Celtic transfer pursuit gathers pace as Torino 'make contact' over World Cup standout

The full-back reached the semi-final in Qatar as a key member of Croatia's starting line-up.

Daily Record

Morocco fans left stranded as ‘Qatar authorities block World Cup flights to Doha’ ahead of semi-final

Morocco fans hoping to watch their country’s historic World Cup semi-final with France were left stranded on Wednesday morning after their national airline cancelled all flights to Doha.

Evening Standard

Luka Modric denied final masterpiece but departs World Cup stage with his greatness secured

In Qatar, Modric has added another chapter to a career defined by elegance and intelligence, but he was unable to drag his team to another World Cup final

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Pep Guardiola has no other choice but to unleash Man City transfer 'gamble'

Julian Alvarez has been a shining light at the World Cup to move Argentina into the Qatar 2022 showpiece.

Manchester Evening News

Jurgen Klopp to 'hold second meeting' with Sofyan Amrabat agent over Liverpool transfer

Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp are reported to be set for further talks to discuss the signing of a new midfielder after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Liverpool Echo

Which team won the World Cup with the longest pre-tournament odds?

Plus: big clubs with no players in Qatar, pundits who played at a low level and what happens to World Cup matchballs?

The Guardian - UK

‘Expectation had to be raised’: the making of World Cup heroes Morocco

Welsh coach Osian Roberts and investment in talent centres and scouting have helped the country to make history in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

How Antoine Griezmann reinvented himself as France’s midfield conductor

The numbers show how Griezmann’s role for France has transformed since the 2018 World Cup thanks in part to a bizarre build-up to Qatar 2022

The Independent UK

Watching France beat England was class, it was worth a 20-hour trek, says ex-EK star

Kevin Wilson and his English wife travelled from Dubai to Qatar to catch the quarter-final

Daily Record

‘A victory for all Arabs’: western Sydney celebrates Morocco’s historic run at Qatar World Cup

Team’s victories over European countries seen as friendly ‘payback’ against colonial powers

The Guardian - AU

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Sports Illustrated

The Lyrics, Story Behind Argentina’s World Cup Song ‘Muchachos’

Argentina and its fans have had plenty to sing about in Qatar, and ‘Muchachos’ has become their rallying cry.

Al Jazeera

Messi magic sends Argentina through to World Cup final in Qatar

‘No human being can stop Messi,’ Argentina fan Ricardo Falu told Al Jazeera as the Albicelestes defeated Croatia 3-0.

ABC News

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.

Bangkok Post

Croatia undone by 'true Messi' performance, says coach Dalic

LUSAIL, Qatar: Croatia tried their best to control their World Cup semi-final but a vintage performance from Argentina skipper Lionel Messi took the game away from them, coach Zlatko Dalic said after his side were beaten 3-0 by the South Americans on Tuesday.

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AFP

Modric's World Cup dream over as Croatia run out of steam

Doha (AFP) - Luka Modric is Croatia's greatest-ever player, but he was upstaged by arguably the best of all time, Lionel Messi, as Argentina crushed his World Cup dreams in Qatar on Tuesday.

AFP

Messi has chance to match Maradona as Argentina reach World Cup final

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi will get his date with World Cup destiny, and the chance to emulate Diego Maradona, after Argentina's emphatic 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday took them through to the final in Qatar.

AFP

Argentina delirious as Messi inspires run to World Cup final

Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentines broke out into song and celebrations after the country's hero Lionel Messi inspired the team to a 3-0 victory over Croatia in Qatar on Tuesday, sending them to the World Cup final.

Daily Mirror

Argentina fans celebrate at Diego Maradona's house to soak up Lionel Messi's heroics

Lionel Messi was at his brilliant best on Tuesday as he scored and provided an assist in Argentina's 3-0 victory against Croatia in the World Cup semi-final in Qatar

Evening Standard

Destiny on Argentina’s side with Lionel Messi on course for crowning moment in World Cup final

As each game passes in Qatar, it is becoming impossible to shake the feeling that Argentina and Lionel Messi will finally end their long wait to win the World Cup.

Los Angeles Times

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.

The Independent UK

Who is left in the World Cup 2022? Finalists confirmed

The teams through to the final of the Qatar World Cup - and those going home

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