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'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 · Dec 10, 2022

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 · Dec 9, 2022

‘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 · Dec 9, 2022

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 · Dec 4, 2022

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 · Dec 4, 2022

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 · Dec 3, 2022

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 · Dec 3, 2022

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 · Dec 3, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

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 · Dec 3, 2022