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Defending Champions France In Focus Against Poland In World Cup Round of 16, England Face Senegal | Football News
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Defending Champions France In Focus Against Poland In World Cup Round of 16, England Face Senegal | Football News

[ad_1] France's bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal. Didier Deschamps' French side are aiming to become the first team to win successive World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 after winning Group D in Qatar.Led by electric Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, the French are heavy favourites to progress past Poland at Doha's Al Thumama Stadium. But in a World Cup packed with shocks like the group-stage exits of Germany and Belgium, subduing Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is the key to France's hopes of avoiding another upset.Poland's all-time leading scorer will be hoping to add to his meagre World Cup tally of one goal against France goalkeeper...
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Lionel Messi Misses Penalty In Crucial 2022 FIFA World Cup Match Against Poland. Watch | Football News
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Lionel Messi Misses Penalty In Crucial 2022 FIFA World Cup Match Against Poland. Watch | Football News

[ad_1] It was billed as a clash between two of the greatest strikers in the world: Lionel Messi v Robert Lewandowski. And as Argentina beat Poland 2-0 to secure top spot in Group C and a place in the World Cup knock-out phase, to play Australia, there was only one winner. For once, Messi was not the Albiceleste's match-winner -- he even missed a first-half penalty -- but Argentina still danced to the beat of his drum. "I'm angry at missing that penalty but the team came out stronger after my mistake. We knew that once the first goal went in it would change the game," said Messi.Watch: Lionel Messi Misses Penalty In Crucial World Cup Match vs PolandHigh-speed shot, high-speed save #ICYMI, @13Szczesny13 showed his reflexes to deny #Messi from the penalty spotFrom more of such amazing saves...
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World Champion Boxer, Who Threatened Lionel Messi For ‘Disrespecting’ Mexico Jersey, Now Says This About Star | Football News
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World Champion Boxer, Who Threatened Lionel Messi For ‘Disrespecting’ Mexico Jersey, Now Says This About Star | Football News

[ad_1] Lionel Messi during Argentina's celebration after win over Mexico.© TwitterWorld boxing champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez issued an apology to Lionel Messi on Wednesday after accusing the Argentine World Cup star of mistreating a Mexican football jersey. Alvarez took to Twitter last weekend to vent anger at Messi, saying the football star had "insulted" Mexico by appearing to place his foot on an El Tri jersey on the floor of the Argentina locker room."Did you see Messi cleaning the changing room with our jersey and flag????" Mexican icon Alvarez wrote on Twitter. "He had better ask God that I don't find him!!  Just as I respect Argentina, you have to respect Mexico!! I'm not talking about the country (Argentina) I'm talking about Messi."Vieron a Messi limpiando el piso con nuestra p...
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Thousands In Bangladesh Capital Cheer Argentina’s Decisive Win Over Poland In Qatar World Cup | Football News
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Thousands In Bangladesh Capital Cheer Argentina’s Decisive Win Over Poland In Qatar World Cup | Football News

[ad_1] As Argentina claimed its decisive 2-0 World Cup victory over Poland, thousands of fans were erupting in celebration on a grassy field in Bangladesh early Thursday. From young children to retirees, many clad in blue and white or waving Argentinian flags, the throng stood for nearly the entire match as they watched on giant screens in the main square of the capital's Dhaka University. The Latin football powerhouse -- and star forward Lionel Messi -- have a huge fanbase in the South Asian country, where cricket is king but football is building a devoted following.A volunteer told AFP that about 12,000 people could comfortably watch on three massive LED screens set up on campus.Freshman Tawsif Imran said he had come with friends to watch his favourite player, Messi, play in his final ...
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“Was Really Frustrated..:” Lionel Messi Reacts To Missing Penalty Against Poland | Football News
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“Was Really Frustrated..:” Lionel Messi Reacts To Missing Penalty Against Poland | Football News

[ad_1] Lionel Messi's penalty was save by Poland's Wojciech Szczesny.© AFPLionel Messi believes Diego Maradona would be "super happy" after he led Argentina into the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Poland. Messi became his country's most capped player at the tournament with a 22nd appearance surpassing his legendary compatriot who died just over two years ago. "I learned it recently, I didn't know it. It's a pleasure to be able to continue to achieve these kinds of records. I think Diego would be super happy for me, because he always showed me a lot of affection, he was always happy when things went well for me," said Messi.Despite missing a penalty -- his 39th career failure from the spot -- the Argentina captain said he was "happy" with this "big match". "We ach...
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Argentina, Poland Progress To World Cup Last 16; Mexico, Saudi Arabia Bow Out | Football News
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Argentina, Poland Progress To World Cup Last 16; Mexico, Saudi Arabia Bow Out | Football News

[ad_1] Lionel Messi had a penalty saved but Argentina still advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup as Group C winners after a 2-0 victory over Poland on Wednesday. Poland also went through as runners-up although a 2-1 win for Mexico over Saudi Arabia in the group's other game meant Czeslaw Michniewicz's side advanced only on goal difference. Alexis Mac Allister's 46th-minute goal settled Argentina's nerves after a tense first half, before Julian Alvarez doubled their lead just over 20 minutes later. Argentina had been unable to find a way past Wojciech Szczesny in an opening 45 minutes in which the Poland goalkeeper saved his second penalty of the tournament.Szczesny was adjudged to have fouled Messi while stretching to reach a cross, but he dived to his left to beat away the resulting...
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Lionel Messi And Robert Lewandowski’s FIFA World Cup Dreams In The Balance | Football News
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Lionel Messi And Robert Lewandowski’s FIFA World Cup Dreams In The Balance | Football News

[ad_1] Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski head into Wednesday's showdown between Argentina and Poland with the futures of what could be their final World Cup adventures hanging in the balance. Either one of two of the biggest stars of European club football could fail to qualify for the knockout stages in Qatar and end their careers without tasting glory at the most prestigious tournament of all. Messi has already netted twice in his last attempt to emulate Diego Maradona and win the World Cup for Argentina and is trying to drag the Albiceleste out of Group C after they were stunned by Saudi Arabia in their opening match.Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 to salvage their campaign and sit second, level on three points with the Saudis and one behind leaders Poland and only a win will guarantee th...
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FIFA World Cup 2022 Group C, Poland vs Argentina, Saudi Arabia vs Mexico Live Score: All Eyes On Lionel Messi vs Robert Lewandowski Duel | Football News
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FIFA World Cup 2022 Group C, Poland vs Argentina, Saudi Arabia vs Mexico Live Score: All Eyes On Lionel Messi vs Robert Lewandowski Duel | Football News

[ad_1] FIFA World Cup 2022 Live, Poland vs Argentina, Saudi Arabia vs Mexico: All eye will be on Lionel Messi.© AFPFIFA World Cup 2022, Poland vs Argentina, Saudi Arabia vs Mexico Live: Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski head into Wednesday's showdown between Argentina and Poland with the futures of what could be their final World Cup adventures hanging in the balance. Either one of two of the biggest stars of European club football could fail to qualify for the knockout stages in Qatar and end their careers without tasting glory at the most prestigious tournament of all. Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 to salvage their campaign and sit second, level on three points with the Saudis and one behind leaders Poland and only a win will guarantee that 35-year-old Messi's Qatar campaign continues in...
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FIFA World Cup Group C Scenario: What Lionel Messi’s Argentina Need To Qualify For Round Of 16 | Football News
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FIFA World Cup Group C Scenario: What Lionel Messi’s Argentina Need To Qualify For Round Of 16 | Football News

[ad_1] Argentina arrived into the 2022 FIFA World Cup as one of the favourites but suffered a stunning 1-2 defeat at the hands of Saudi Arabia in their opener. La Albiceleste struggled for the most part of the match against Mexico before Lionel Messi found the net with a spectacular shot in the second half. Enzo Fernandez also unleashed a special strike to make it 2-0 for Argentina. The win took Argentina up to the second spot in Group C, with Poland still occupying the No. 1 spot, courtesy of a win and a draw. Coming into the last round of Group Stage matches, the qualification scenario for Group C teams is a little twisted.All four teams in the Group C -- Poland, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico -- are still in the fray for the two Round of 16 spots. Here's how the Round of 16 quali...
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Lionel Messi And Robert Lewandowski’s World Cup Hopes Hang In Balance | Football News
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Lionel Messi And Robert Lewandowski’s World Cup Hopes Hang In Balance | Football News

[ad_1] Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski head into Wednesday's showdown between Argentina and Poland with the futures of what could be their final World Cup adventures hanging in the balance. Either one of two of the biggest stars of European club football could fail to qualify for the knockout stages in Qatar and end their careers without tasting glory at the most prestigious tournament of all.Messi has already netted twice in his last attempt to emulate Diego Maradona and win the World Cup for Argentina and is trying to drag the Albiceleste out of Group C after they were stunned by Saudi Arabia in their opening match.Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 to salvage their campaign and sit second, level on three points with the Saudis and one behind leaders Poland and only a win will guarantee tha...
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