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Argentina Is the World Cup Finalist That Never Knows When It’s Beaten

Lionel Messi’s team has won each of its knockout-round matches with goals scored after the 90th minute. And now, following another late show against England, it’s heading to a second straight final.

By Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg, The Wall Street Journal
Argentina Is the World Cup Finalist That Never Knows When It’s Beaten
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Messi Is Not a Miracle. He’s Messi.

At 39, soccer’s reigning legend has delivered Argentina to another World Cup final. Why should anyone be surprised?

By Jason Gay, The Wall Street Journal
Messi Is Not a Miracle. He’s Messi.
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Argentina Scrapes Through to Another World Cup Semifinal

For the third straight game, the defending champions suffered through a nail-biter. And for a third straight game, Lionel Messi and Co. prevailed.

By Robert O'Connell, The Wall Street Journal
Argentina Scrapes Through to Another World Cup Semifinal
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The 13-Minute Blitz That Just Saved Lionel Messi From a World Cup Disaster

Argentina’s hopes of repeating as champion looked all but over when it trailed Egypt by two goals late in the second half, until a frantic rally turned the tide

By Robert O’connell, The Wall Street Journal
The 13-Minute Blitz That Just Saved Lionel Messi From a World Cup Disaster

Messi and Mbappé Lead in World Cup Goals

As Lionel Messi breaks away as the tournament’s leading scorer, Kylian Mbappé continues his pursuit, setting the stage for a historic battle between two of soccer’s biggest stars.

Messi and Mbappé Lead in World Cup Goals
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The World Cup’s One-Man Team Is Exactly Who You Think It Is

Argentina used to worry about its overreliance on Lionel Messi. Now, as the tournament’s record goal scorer, he’s the team’s entire identity.

By Joshua Robinson, The Wall Street Journal
The World Cup’s One-Man Team Is Exactly Who You Think It Is

Lionel Messi to Play in Miami for 3 More Years

Lionel Messi, the Argentinian football superstar, will continue to deliver magical moments to the fans of Inter Miami for at least another three years. Messi, considered by many the GOAT, has signed a new three-year extension contract with Inter Miami, the MLS club officially announced on Thursday (October 23). Now 38 years old, Messi won […]

Lionel Messi to Play in Miami for 3 More Years

Konstantinos Karetsas: Who is the Greek ‘Messi’ Everyone is Talking About?

The Greek national football team might have suffered a 1-0 loss at home on Thursday night to Scotland for the UEFA Nations League competition, but there was a silver lining to the tough defeat. A Greek youngster took to the pitch in the second half and left everyone at the stadium, including the traveling Scottish […]

Konstantinos Karetsas: Who is the Greek ‘Messi’ Everyone is Talking About?

Messi Wins Ballon d'Or - Leads 'Arch-rival' Ronaldo by 3 Trophies

The Argentinian helped his country win the World Cup in 2022

Lionel Messi Wins Record 8th Ballon d’Or

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