Argentina are already into the World Cup knockout stage with Algeria and Austria both hoping to join holders from Group J

After winning their previous two group stage encounters, Argentina are likely to rest starters. Will captain Lionel Messi play?

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Soccer legend Lionel Messi was honored with an 85-foot statue in his home country of Argentina (in the small town of Cutral Có, in the count...

This marks a record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi, so it's hardly surprising that interest in the 39-year...

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Lionel Messi's latest World Cup scoring record highlights a new era of attacking soccer led by stars like Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.

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Lionel Messi turned 39 while standing atop World Cup history, becoming the all-time leading scorer in the tournament after a record-breaking...

Portugal star forward Cristiano Ronaldo was tired of answering questions about Lionel Messi after Tuesday's victory.

Portugal had led 2-0 thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo and Nuno Mendes, before s’s goal was ruled out in Houston

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On a day when Lionel Messi was asked to make history, he accomplished it and somehow took it to another level. That's just Messi.