This was likely Lionel Messi’s last chance to make an impression at a World Cup and to rise above Diego Maradona as the greatest to ever wear the Argentina shirt. (more…)
Kylian Mbappe upstaged Lionel Messi as France recorded a 4-3 win over Argentina in a topsy-turvy last-16 clash to open the knockout stages at the World Cup. (more…)
Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace as France claimed a remarkable 4-3 victory over Lionel Messi’s Argentina to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup on Saturday. (more…)
Argentina may have struggled through the group stage, but Diego Maradona feels Russia 2018 can still be Lionel Messi’s World Cup.
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Argentina defender Federico Fazio believes Lionel Messi and his team showed a different attitude in their win over Nigeria.
There probably won’t be another match at the 2018 World Cup that pits two squads as talented as Argentina and France against each other. On paper, it’s a tie befitting a final.
One thing that has become apparent in this World Cup is that no one is guaranteed a win. The gap between the best and the rest is closing, and any hint of complacency can cost you – just ask Germany. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
Take a look at how the SoccerClub experts have faired with their predictions following the conclusion of the World Cup group stages as we head into the last 16. (more…)
SoccerClub takes a look back every match played during the Group Stages of the World Cup as the tournament head into the Round of 16. (more…)
FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of round three as Lionel Messi and Neymar finally make their mark, writes DEAN WORKMAN.