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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Virgil van Dijk shoves Leandro Paredes to floor after he boots ball at Netherlands bench

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk showed Leandro Paredes who's the boss by brutally shoving the Argentina international to the floor during Friday night's fiery clash.

The World Cup quarter-final at the Lusail Stadium was decided on penalties - with Argentina winning - after a thrilling clash. It seemed as if Lionel Messi had inspired his country to victory after setting up Nahuel Molina's opener and scoring from the spot.

Yet the Netherlands completed an unlikely comeback through Wout Weghorst, who scored a late brace to send the game to extra-time and then penalties. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero in the shootout, saving two penalties to win the game.

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