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Messi to play on for Argentina after World Cup win

December 19, 2022

Doha: Lionel Messi is not ready to walk away from Argentina yet, despite ending his pursuit of a World Cup ...

Germany's World Cup survival on the line against Spain Doha: When the World Cup draw came out in April, one of the highlights of the group stage was Sunday's Spain vs Germany at Al Bayt Stadium. Eight months later, the game between the two former world champions and pre-tournament favorites gained even more prominence thanks to Germany's surprising loss to Japan in its opener in Qatar. Another setback against Spain this weekend and Germany may be heading home early for the second straight World Cup. A loss — coupled with at least a draw by Japan against Costa Rica earlier Sunday — will mean elimination for the four-time champions. Spain, meanwhile, will be looking to secure its spot in the next stage and reinforce its status as one of the top title contenders following an impressive 7-0 rout of Costa Rica in its opener. The signs are not encouraging for Germany. Its most recent match against Spain was an embarrassing 6-0 defeat in the Nations League two years ago. Its last win against "La Roja" came in a friendly eight years ago. Germany won its fourth World Cup title in 2014 in Brazil but didn't make it out of the group stage in 2018 after losses to South Korea and México. It would be the first time it fails to advance past the group stage in back-to-back tournaments. Spain won its lone World Cup in 2010 in South Africa and was eliminated in the round of 16 in 2018 in Russia. A win against Germany will allow Spain to reach the last 16 if Costa Rica doesn't defeat Japan. Expectations around Spain's young squad were raised after its outstanding performance against Costa Rica, when the team reintroduced "tiki-taka" ball-possession style and 18-year-old Gavi became the youngest World Cup scorer since Pelé in 1958. The seven goals it scored against Costa Rica matched Spain's tournament total from Russia in 2018. "The result gives us a big boost," Spain coach Luis Enrique said. "But now we have to play against a Germany team that needs the victory." Luis Enrique said he wasn't concerned with his young players being overly confident, and promised to make changes to the starting lineup for Sunday's match, without elaborating. Winger Leroy Sané could return for Germany after missing the match against Japan because of a knee injury. It will be the fifth meeting between the powerhouses at World Cups, with Spain winning the most recent one 1-0 in the semifinals of the 2010 tournament. Spain hasn't lost to Germany in official competitions since the 1988 European Championship, with two draws and three wins since then. The Germans have lost three of their last four World Cup matches dating to the tournament in Russia. They made headlines even before kickoff against Japan by covering their mouths to protest FIFA's clampdown on the "One Love" armbands. It was not clear if they would repeat the gesture before the Spain match. AP FIFA, football, World Cup, Germany, Spain

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Final clash of two great football nations, shouldn’t focus on individuals: Lloris

December 18, 2022

Doha: France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said the FIFA World Cup final is a clash between two football nations ...

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‘Messi’ah of Millions: Indian fans wait for Messi’s ‘2011 Tendulkar moment’

December 15, 2022

New Delhi: When Lionel Messi, with his moist eyes, stares towards nothingness, he can stop the world around you. When ...

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Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

December 14, 2022

Lusail (Qatar): Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer's biggest ...

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Messi, Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties at World Cup

December 10, 2022

Lusail: Lionel Messi's quest to win the World Cup moves into the semifinals after Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 in ...

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Forget Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the new star has arrived

December 5, 2022

Doha: Cristiano Ronaldo’s precision. Lionel Messi’s vision. The speed and power of the original Ronaldo — the one from Brazil. ...

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Messi, Argentina under pressure for Mexico game at World Cup

November 26, 2022

Doha: A chant has been doing the rounds among Saudi Arabia supporters — and even some from Brazil — in ...

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World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1

November 22, 2022

Lusail: Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle, looking stone-faced as Saudi Arabia's jubilant ...

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Lionel Messi looking to bounce back with PSG and peak for World Cup

August 2, 2022

Paris: Lionel Messi ended last season with his first five-goal haul in 10 years. It was for Argentina against Estonia, ...

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Fuel crisis hits Argentina hard; economy minister resigns as protests spread

July 3, 2022

Buenos Aires: Economy Minister Martin Guzman submitted his resignation Saturday, acting at the end of a week in which Argentina's ...

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Defending the Indefensible

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