epa10331316 Fans of Argentina hold a banner depicting Lionel Messi (L) and Diego Maradona (R) in the manner of Michelangelo's painting 'The Creation of Adam' during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 26 November 2022. EPA/Mohamed Messara

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Messi dreams of matching Maradona’s legacy

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi's dream of matching late great Diego Maradona's Argentina legacy.

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November 27, 2022

epa10331221 Lionel Messi of Argetnina gestures to the fans after scoring the 1-0 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 26 November 2022. EPA/Mohamed Messara

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Scaloni calls for calm after Messi showing against Mexico

Lionel Scaloni calls for calm after Argentina showed their class after Lionel Messi helped keep their World Cup hopes alive in a crucial 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday.

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November 27, 2022

epa10330648 Germany's Thomas Mueller (C) with his teammates during a training session of the national soccer team of Germany in Al Ruwais, Qatar, 26 November 2022. Germany will face Spain in their second group E match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on 27 November. EPA/MARTIN DIVISEK

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Germany fighting for survival as they prepare for Spain showdown

Germany faces a fight for World Cup survival ahead of their must-win encounter against Spain at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor on Sunday evening.

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November 27, 2022

epa10331250 Lionel Messi (R) of Argentina in action against Mexican players Roberto Alvarado (L) and Jesus Gallardo (C) during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 26 November 2022. EPA/Ronald Wittek

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Messi keeps Argentina WC hopes alive, Mbappe fire France into last 16

Argentina kept their World Cup hopes alive after cruising to victory over Mexico, while France booked their place in the last 16 following their win over Denmark.

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November 27, 2022

epa10326271 Neymar of Brazil sits on the ground during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group G soccer match between Brazil and Serbia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 24 November 2022. EPA/Ali Haider

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Neymar set to miss Brazil’s World Cup tie against Switzerland

Neymar is set to miss Brazil's next World Cup match against Switzerland after picking up an injury in their opening clash against Serbia.

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November 26, 2022

epa09990422 Lautaro Martinez (L) of Argentina celebrates with teammate Lionel Messi after scoring the opening goal during the Finalissima Conmebol - UEFA Cup of Champions soccer match between Italy and Argentina at Wembley in London, Britain, 01 June 2022. EPA/DANIEL HAMBURY

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Martinez: Messi is very important to Argentina and the world of football

Argentina will look to captain Lionel Messi to help keep their World Cup hopes alive when they take on Mexico in their next Group C fixture at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Saturday evening.

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November 26, 2022

epa10328568 Harry Kane (L) of England in action against Tyler Adams of the US during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group B soccer match between England and the USA at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 25 November 2022. EPA/Ali Haider

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Hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup as USA hold England

England moved one step closer to securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage following their goalless draw against United States, while host Qatar crashed out after their second consecutive defeat.

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November 26, 2022

epa10323629 Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium in action during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group F soccer match between Belgium and Canada at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 23 November 2022. EPA/Rungroj Yongrit

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De Bruyne left perplexed after winning man of the match award

Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne was perplexed after being named man of the match in Wednesday's World Cup victory over Canada, stating that he "didn't know why" he was given the award.

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November 24, 2022

epa10318094 Harry Kane (3-R) of England receives medical assistance after being fouled during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group B soccer match between England and Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 21 November 2022. EPA/Neil Hall

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England captain Harry Kane set to have scan on ankle

England captain Harry Kane will undergo an ankle scan two days before his team faces the United States in the World Cup, according to reports on Wednesday.

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November 23, 2022

epa10321504 Olivier Giroud of France reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2022 group D soccer match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, 22 November 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

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Giroud equals Henry goalscoring record as France thrash Australia

Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry's record as France's all-time top goalscorer following his brace in their 4-1 victory over Australia in their opening World Cup 2022 Group D encounter on Tuesday.

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November 23, 2022