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Messi Sets New Record in Argentina

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The 7-time world best player, Lionel Messi did it again after scoring a controversial penalty in the first half of the semi-final against Croatia.

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Messi now passes Gabriel Batistuta as Argentina's all-time World Cup top scorer.

Since the 1966 edition, no player has scored or assisted in more different World Cup matches than Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has overtaken Argentina football icon Gabriel Batistuta as the nation’s top ever scorer at a World Cup after Messi who score 4 penalties in 6 matches so far in 2022 world cup

Messi opened the scoring with a lethal left-footed finish from the penalty spot after Julian Alvarez was taken down by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic inside the area. Messi stepped up to convert from the spot and net his 11 th World Cup goal.

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Ronaldo silent as rival Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar

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SPORTS NEWS: Ronaldo silent as rival Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
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Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, has remained silent to his 780 million social media followers after Lionel Messi helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup on Sunday afternoon.Daily Mail reported that Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, beating the defending champions France 4-2 on penalties after an exciting 3-3 draw over 120 minutes.The medium also reported that football enthusiasts across the world are saying that Sunday’s...
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Messi pinpoints two reasons Argentina beat France to win World Cup final

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has suggested that his team defeated France to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar because they fought "together and were united" during the encounter to achieve their aim.A brace from Messi, a goal from Angel di Maria, and a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe ensured Argentina and France drew 3-3 in the World Cup final clash after 120 minutes at Lusail Stadium on Sunday.Argentina went on to beat France 4-2 on a penalty shoot-out.Speaking a...
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Pochettino identifies what Argentina must do with Messi to win World Cup final

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Former Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has identified what Argentina must do with captain Lionel Messi to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup final tie against France on Sunday.Argentina and Messi are on the verge of winning this year’s World Cup.La Albiceleste will clash with France in the World Cup final on Sunday evening in Qatar.However, Pochettino, who coached Messi at PSG in the past, believes that the rest of the Argentina players need to play for the...
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