Argentina and Messi in World Cup showdown with Modric’s Croatia, Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semi-final that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit. In the second semi-final on Wednesday, reigning champions France take on giant-killing Morocco, the first African […]

Argentina revel in home support at World Cup, Lionel Messi and Argentina’s bid for a third World Cup crown is being boosted by hordes of travelling fans that have transformed each of their matches in Qatar into virtual home games. Argentine football venues are renowned for their seething intensity — iconic Buenos Aires cauldrons such […]

Argentina have passion and heart says keeper Martinez, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said “passion and heart” propelled his side into the World Cup semi-finals — and he was delighted to bring joy to his struggling country. Martinez was one of the heroes of the quarter-final, saving the Netherlands’ first two spot kicks in the penalty […]

Brazil crash out as Argentina survive at World Cup,  Brazil crashed out of the World Cup after penalty shootout drama against Croatia on Friday while Argentina survived a furious comeback from the Netherlands to also win on spot kicks.  Brazil superstar Neymar was reduced to tears but Lionel Messi lived to fight another day in […]

Messi magic helps send Argentina into World Cup last eight,  Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark quality to score the opener in a 2-1 win over Australia and send Argentina into the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday. Messi’s 789th goal in his 1,000th career appearance — but first in the knockout rounds […]

Messi magic reignites Argentina, France into World Cup last 16, In a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Saturday, Lionel Messi rekindled Argentina’s World Cup challenge, and Kylian Mbappe’s two goals sent France into the round of 16. Argentina went into their match against Mexico reeling from a shocking upset loss to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. […]

Messi nourishes dream of matching Maradona’s tall Argentina legacy, The aspiration of Lionel Messi to equal the legacy of the late great Diego Maradona for Argentina endures. On Saturday, the forward who has won the Ballon d’Or seven times tied Maradona for the most World Cup appearances for his nation and the most goals with […]

Argentina look to Messi to salvage World Cup bid, When Lionel Messi and his colleagues play Mexico on Saturday in Qatar, Argentina will want to avoid losing their World Cup chances. Argentina, who arrived in Doha on a 36-match winning streak and as one of the favorites, is now in a vulnerable situation after a […]