The Lyrics, Story Behind Argentina’s World Cup Song ‘Muchachos’ Argentina and its fans have had plenty to sing about in Qatar, and ‘Muchachos’ has become their rallying cry. Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2022
The GOAT and the Kids Have Argentina on Brink of World Cup Title Argentina has longed for the perfect formula to win a World Cup with Lionel Messi. With its current group—and with Messi’s current form—La Albiceleste may just have it. Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2022
Argentina fans celebrate at Diego Maradona's house to soak up Lionel Messi's heroics Lionel Messi was at his brilliant best on Tuesday as he scored and provided an assist in Argentina's 3-0 victory against Croatia in the World Cup semi-final in Qatar Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
How Argentina’s other 10 helped their No 10 into the World Cup final That Lionel Messi’s 16-year quest to win the World Cup reaches the end game owes plenty to those who have joined him on the journey The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Inspired Lionel Messi takes Argentina past Croatia and into World Cup final Lionel Messi scored a penalty and set up two for Julián Álvarez as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup final The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022
The Indian waiter with an ‘encyclopaedic’ knowledge of football In a bustling Doha restaurant, Abbas Koori shares his love of the sport and command of football trivia with customers. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2022
The boisterous crowd pushing Argentina towards World Cup glory The Albiceleste fans have been among the most exuberant supporters seen at the World Cup. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2022
World Cup 2022 briefing: Modric, not Messi, could be the man to stop The Croatia legend also plays on a different plane and will lead a masterful midfield in the semi-final against Argentina The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022
The Mac Allister family: friends with Maradona to a World Cup with Messi Carlos Javier Mac Allister played with Diego Maradona for Argentina, now he’s watching his son link up with Lionel Messi The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022
Present Tens: The Immeasurable Impact of Modric, Messi Two of the World Cup’s high-wire acts are led by their all-time great maestros, whose importance has been further underscored in runs to the semifinals in Qatar. Sports Illustrated · Dec 12, 2022
Messi, Modric Carry Argentina, Croatia into World Cup Semis Tears are flowing from football's biggest superstars as they make emotional exits from what might be their last World Cup. First it was Neymar. Then it was Cristiano Ronaldo. Could Lionel Messi be next? Momentum is building behind Messi's push to cap his career with the biggest prize in the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 12, 2022
Maradona is watching us from heaven, says Messi after taking Argentina to FIFA World Cup semis Argentina are through to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar and while the country celebrates in hope of winning another World Cup, skipper Lionel Messi believes the legendary Diego Maradona is "pushing us" and "watching us from heaven" as the South Americans beat Netherlands on penalties… The Times of India · Dec 10, 2022
World Cup 2022: The 12 photos that sum up the madness from Argentina v Netherlands in Qatar From a pitch invasion to bench-clearing ball, Argentina and the Netherlands provided one of the games of the World Cup in Qatar. These are the 12 photos that sum up the madness. ABC News · Dec 10, 2022
Argentina’s non-Argentinian World Cup fans out in force in Qatar Supporters of Argentina from all over the world cheered the Argentinian side on to victory over the Dutch. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2022
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022 Lionel Messi believes the spirit of Diego Maradona is pushing Argentina’s dramatic World Cup push Lionel Messi believes the spirit of Diego Maradona is driving Argentina to World Cup glory.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022 Project Mbappé: the making of France’s football superstar The plan was always to make Kylian Mbappé the world’s best player but it was done with warmth and good advice instead of pressure
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022 Romantic denouements in football are a big ask and no mistake In today’s Football Daily: Why the World Cup rarely does fairytale endings
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022 A look at England’s World Cup quarter-finals since 1966 ahead of France clash There has been plenty of drama and heartache.
The Times of India · Dec 9, 2022 Why a Brazil vs Argentina semi-final at the FIFA World Cup will be one for the romantics Brazil vs Argentina in a football match - There aren't enough words perhaps in the English language to describe all the facets of this rivalry. It has seen everything - blood and tears, giants of football going toe to toe, controversies and on-field skirmishes and of course some very good…
Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022 Jamie Carragher names his best-ever World Cup XI using one player from each country Pundits have picked their all-time World Cup XIs, using only one player from each country, with legends like Pele, Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff proving popular
Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022 Mauricio Pochettino names all-time World Cup XI and includes Zinedine Zidane in defence Ex-Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has included England hero David Beckham in his all-time World Cup XI and France legend Zinedine Zidane in an unfamiliar position
Chronicle Live · Dec 6, 2022 Newcastle United and the World Cup: 1986 - Peter Beardsley, Gary Lineker and Maradona In 1986, Peter Beardsley became the first Newcastle United player for 32 years to appear at the World Cup finals - but the Mexico tournament will always be remembered for the exploits of Maradona
Irish Mirror · Dec 5, 2022 Remembering when Paul McGrath and Diego Maradona faced off at Wembley Stadium The two legends of the sport faced off against each other at the home of English football 35 years ago.
Daily Record · Dec 5, 2022 Michael Beale is two-faced over Rangers and Celtic squad comparison and his 'underdog' claim doesn't add up - Hotline A week has passed since Beale strode back into Ibrox as boss but the arguments over his appointment refuse to go away as Fraser Wilson discovered manning the phones.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022 Kylian Mbappe will break all records and he’s doing it the old-fashioned way The France forward’s latest virtuoso display came in the 3-1 last-16 victory over Poland on Sunday