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FIFA World Cup 2022: Maradona and Mexico as two different ideas for Argentina

DOHA: Maradona and Mexico. Argentina’s pre-match talk with the press resonated with these two words here on Friday. Up until now, the words had sat happily beside each other, becoming a world by itself and getting a life of its own. And importantly, staying that way for 36 years.

The Times of India

Lionel Scaloni calls on Argentina players to honour Diego Maradona’s memory

The South Americans face Mexico having lost to Saudi Arabia in their opening World Cup group game.

The Independent UK

Argentina to turn to Man Utd star to save their World Cup 2022 campaign

Argentina suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opener and Lionel Scaloni is ready to freshen up his defence with Manchester United centre back Lisandro Martinez

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Eccentric art flourishes along outskirts of Buenos Aires

Eccentric art is flourishing along the outskirts of Buenos Aires

The Independent UK

Being Lionel Messi: The loneliest job in world football?

He stepped up to the spot and in an almost nonchalant way slotted in his first goal of FIFA 2022, becoming the first Argentinian to score in 4 World Cups.

The Times of India

Diego Maradona's son in furious Lionel Messi blast after Argentina's shock defeat

Lionel Messi scored Argentina's goal against Saudi Arabia, but Lionel Scaloni's side were stunned by two quickfire second-half goals from the World Cup group C outsiders

Daily Mirror

Loss for Messi, Argentina against Saudi Arabia among Biggest World Cup Upsets

The staggering loss for Lionel Messi and Argentina against Saudi Arabia at the World Cup is right up there with the biggest upsets in tournament history. Messi, who had given Argentina the lead before the Saudis came back to win 2-1, is playing at what likely is his last World…

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Saudi Arabia stun Argentina as Salem al-Dawsari winner crowns comeback

Saudi Arabia came from behind to cause one of the biggest ever World Cup shocks, beating Argentina 2-1 after Lionel Messi’s penalty had put the South American side ahead

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi: Argentina legend aiming to match Diego Maradona and capture lone missing medal

The World Cup trophy is the one major omission on Messi’s CV and he hads to Qatar for a final shot

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi’s last World Cup comes in a tangled web of sportswashing

The World Cup will see a culmination of ambition and opportunity for both the hosts and the world’s best player

The Independent UK

Amid economic crisis, Argentina hopes for World Cup glory

Straining under the weight of a prolonged crisis, Argentina fans look for football glory at the World Cup.

Al Jazeera

Iran’s World Cup Presence Is One of Protest and Polarization

As tensions flare at home, there are factions who don’t think Iran should be at the World Cup at all, but Team Melli is there, and its stance is being projected to a global audience.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina or Brazil? Football fans in India hedge their bets

India may be cricket-crazy, but in the southern state of Kerala football is followed with religious fervour.

Al Jazeera

Lionel Messi’s World Cup swansong might just be his best shot at glory

At 35 years old, the Argentina forward is humbler, wiser and ready to complete one of football’s greatest stories

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Maradona revisited: on his drugs ban, Berlusconi and ‘the suffocating love of Naples’

In a 1992 interview reproduced in a new book, Diego Maradona discusses a range of subjects, including what would have happened had he joined Juventus

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi and Neymar's differing training results speaks volumes about PSG team-mates

Former Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino has explained how Lionel Messi enjoys "simplicity" in training sessions by never going into the middle of a rondo

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Maradona's "Hand of God": Unforgettable

How a legendary goal in the 1986 World Cup (which couldn't happen now) transformed soccer — and changed history

The Conversation

What to watch for when you are watching the World Cup: Essential reads for on and off the field

Whether you call it “soccer” or “football,” the beautiful game is enjoyed by fans around the world. And every four years, it is celebrated in a monthlong spectacle: the World Cup.

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The Guardian - UK

Aisha to Diego Maradona: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Letitia Wright leads a moving asylum seeker story, while Asif Kapadia’s documentary on the world famous footballer is a cautionary tale of stardom

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2022: Vacant spaces, Indian bulwark and Diego Maradona’s permanent absence

DOHA: “Mohammad?” The lady volunteer handing out accreditations tentatively asked, holding up a card and looking at the sparse bunch of journalists in the waiting area. Directed at nobody but since one was straight in her line of vision, it would have been impolite not to reply. So, “No, Mountain.”

Bangkok Post

Maradona 'Hand of God' ball fetches £2m at auction

LONDON: The ball that Diego Maradona handled to score his infamous "Hand of God" goal for Argentina against England in the 1986 World Cup sold at auction on Wednesday for £2 million (US$2.4 million).

The Guardian - UK

Is the perfect World Cup achievable or an impossible dream for football?

Past tournaments have had great settings and matches for the ages … but terrible formats. Will the stars ever align?

The Guardian - AU

The Socceroos’ $1.3bn Qatar training base is beyond luxurious, but also a symbol of World Cup’s wider issues

The team’s opulent surroundings give them the best chance of success, but can’t disguise some of the uneasy questions around Qatar’s tournament

The Independent UK

Diego Maradona ‘Hand of God’ football sells for £2m at auction

Argentina star Maradona controversially punched the opener beyond England goalkeeper Peter Shilton in the quarter-final of the 1986 World Cup

The Independent UK

Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball sold at auction for £2million

The Argentina captain scored two unforgettable goals to knock England out of the 1986 World Cup.

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