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Emiliano Martinez the shootout hero as Argentina edge past the Netherlands

The South Americans are through to a World Cup semi-final clash with Croatia.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Argentina players show complete lack of class with reaction to win over Netherlands

Argentina booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals with a win on penalties over the Netherlands, but the ill-tempered nature of the game continued during their celebrations

Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022

Gary Lineker compares Netherlands vs Argentina referee to Mike Dean

Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz produced 17 yellow cards and one red card during Argentina's victory over Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-finals, which needed extra time and penalties to decide a winner

Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022

Lionel Messi hails "beautiful" record-breaking night as he spearheads World Cup charge

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was at his brilliant best for Argentina as they toppled Australia to reach the last eight of the World Cup and keep Lionel Messi's dream alive

Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022

Argentina 2-1 Australia: World Cup last 16 player ratings

Lionel Messi was the most dangerous player on the pitch while Aziz Behich went close to scoring an all-time World Cup wonder goal

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2022

Lionel Messi produces moment to cherish as Argentina edge closer to World Cup history

ARGENTINA 2-1 AUSTRALIA: Lionel Messi was the star of the show, with the magician putting on a magnificent highlight-filled performance to guide his side into the last 16

Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022

Argentina survive high-wire act of hope and fear for one more day

It took everything they had once again but Argentina are into the last eight of the World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Lionel Messi’s touch of genius showed why he is the greatest player of any generation

Argentina 2-1 Australia: On a landmark night, Messi produced the moment of magic to steer La Albiceleste into the quarter-finals, even as they were forced to hang on at the end

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Another milestone and another goal for Lionel Messi as Argentina beat Australia

The Netherlands await in the quarter-finals on Friday.

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Argentina vs Australia player ratings as Lionel Messi scores first World Cup knockout goal in 1,000th match

Argentina 2-1 Australia: Messi’s opening goal in his milestone match broke the deadlock before Julian Alvarez added a second after the break, but La Albiceleste were made to hang on near the end

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022