BIZARRE: 24 - What They Never Told You

‘We’re calm’: Argentina bruised but not broken before crunch Mexico test

Having lost to Saudi Arabia, Argentina know a win on Saturday is imperative if they are to retain realistic hopes of World Cup progress

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

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 · Nov 25, 2022

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 · Nov 25, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 22, 2022

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 · Nov 22, 2022

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 · Nov 22, 2022

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 · Nov 22, 2022

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 · Nov 22, 2022

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 · Nov 21, 2022

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 · Nov 21, 2022