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Who are the World Cup semi-finalists? Focus on Argentina, Croatia, France and Morocco

Argentina and Croatia clash on Tuesday with France and Morocco meeting in Wednesday’s second semi-final

The Independent UK

Argentina, Croatia, France and Morocco – focusing on the World Cup’s final four

Argentina and Croatia clash on Tuesday with France and Morocco meeting in Wednesday’s second semi-final

The Independent UK

'Animal' - Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez praised by Argentina teammates after World Cup win

Man United's defender was in the thick of the action during a pulsating quarter-final in Lusail on Friday night

Manchester Evening News

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Emi Martinez slams ‘useless’ referee and tells Louis van Gaal to ‘keep his mouth shut’ in explosive interview

Argentina hero Emiliano Martinez advised Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal to "keep his mouth shut" and described the referee as "useless" after their bad-tempered quarter-final win.

Evening Standard

‘He wanted them to score’: Emi Martinez slams ‘useless’ Netherlands vs Argentina referee

The Aston Villa goalkeeper has hit out at the Spanish official, who handed out 16 yellow cards in the World Cup quarter-final

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi a shining diamond in rough, ugly and nasty Argentina win over Netherlands

In an utterly compelling and gritty quarter-final encounter, Argentina scraped past the Netherlands on penalties to keep Lionel Messi's World Cup dream alive

Daily Mirror

Netherlands vs Argentina Highlights: Messi's Argentina beat Netherlands 4-3 on penalties to reach semis

NEW DELHI: Argentina and Lionel Messi kept their World Cup dream alive on a nervy night as they defeated Netherlands 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals on Saturday. Argentina will now face the last edition's runners-up Croatia, who knocked Brazil out of the tournament with a shootout win on…

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Argentina player ratings vs Netherlands: Lionel Messi incredible but Emi Martinez the true hero

Argentina are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup and will face Croatia after beating the Netherlands on penalties.

Evening Standard

Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (3-4 pens): Lautaro Martinez nets winning penalty to seal World Cup semi-final spot

Argentina took another step towards World Cup glory as they beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals.

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi forced to defend Argentina team-mate after reaching World Cup quarter-finals

Argentina were able to cling on against Australia to progress to the quarter-finals of the World Cup, with Lionel Messi setting them on their way towards a 2-1 victory

Daily Mirror

Messi’s Sidekick Julian Alvarez Flourishing at the World Cup

This season has been quite an education for Julian Alvarez. From being the understudy to Erling Haaland in his first year at Manchester City to being the sidekick to Lionel Messi for Argentina at the World Cup, Alvarez is learning from the biggest stars in football. He’s on the path…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Messi and His Milestones Sustain Argentina’s World Cup Title Dream

The aging superstar did just enough to send his side to the quarterfinal—and reach more historic marks in a legendary career.

Sports Illustrated

Messi scores in 1,000th professional match as Argentina beat Australia

Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th professional game with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup, leading Argentina into the quarterfinals with 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday.

France 24

Lionel Messi’s magic gives Argentina World Cup hope but fragility remains in victory over Australia

A sublime Lionel Messi goal helped Argentina set up a World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands with a 2-1 win over Australia but they came close to suffering another meltdown after Craig Goodwin’s ridiculous consolation for the Socceroos.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi guides Argentina to victory over Australia despite late scare

Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez steered Argentina into the quarter-finals but Australia pulled one back and had two late chances to level

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi inflicts immediate regret as World Cup magic sends timely reminder

ARGENTINA 2-1 AUSTRALIA: As he so often does, Lionel Messi inspires his side to victory, breaking the deadlock in a cagey first half to help guide Argentina into the quarter-finals

Daily Mirror

Emiliano Martinez shows his class with Lionel Messi present for club team-mate

Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been a team-mate of Lionel Messi since making his international debut in 2021, with the pair winning the Copa America together

Evening Standard

Argentina set for ‘first World Cup final’ with must-win game against Mexico, says Emi Martinez

Emi Martinez has told his Argentina teammates that Saturday’s meeting with Mexico is now their “first World Cup final” as they enter do-or-die mode following the sensational defeat to Saudi Arabia.

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Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia defy expectations in Argentina giant-killing and record first World Cup upset

ARGENTINA 1-2 SAUDI ARABIA: The Arab nation pulled off the biggest shock of the World Cup so far as Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dawsari cancelled out Lionel Messi's penalty

Evening Standard

Argentina player ratings vs Saudi Arabia: Lionel Messi struggles as Cristian Romero hauled off

Saudi Arabia pull off one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as Argentina, one of the pre-tournament favourites, were beaten in their opening game.

Football London

Lisandro Martinez call mocked by Man Utd as Spurs' Cristian Romero embarrassed vs Saudi Arabia

World Cup news: Romero in the spotlight as Saudi Arabia shock Argentina in early second half blitz.

The Independent UK

Danny Ings double helps Aston Villa beat Brighton to claim first away Premier League win

Villa had won only two points out of 21 from their first seven away games this season.

The Independent UK

Aston Villa begin Unai Emery reign with long-awaited home win over Man Utd

Leon Bailey, Lucas Digne and Jacob Ramsey scored for Villa.

The Independent UK

Aston Villa start Unai Emery era with convincing win over Man United

Aston Villa 3-1 Man United: Jacob Ramsey scored at both ends after Leon Bailey and Lucas Digne had given the hosts a perfect start

The Independent UK

PFA says concussion rules must be addressed ‘urgently’ to avoid ‘serious’ injury

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez initially stayed on the pitch after taking a heavy blow to the head on Saturday

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