World Cup 2022 briefing: Business time for England against Senegal Gareth Southgate still has his critics despite a record group-stage return. Can the Three Lions silence the doubters? The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022
A FIFA World Cup group stage like no other The first World Cup hosted by an Arab nation has seen two weeks of heady drama. It has been a daily rollercoaster of shocks and head-spinning climaxes. The Times of India · Dec 4, 2022
Sledged Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan vows to learn from World Cup mistake The Australia captain has been sledged by club teammate over his costly goalkeeping mistake and admits his role in the defeat by Argentina ‘hurts a lot’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022
World Cup recap, Day 14: Argentina, Dutch set for quarter-finals Argentinian captain Lionel Messi scores against Australia in his 1,000th professional game; Netherlands send USA home. Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2022
Gary Lineker hits back at Piers Morgan as Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo debate escalates Lionel Messi stole the show as Argentina marched into the last eight of the World Cup but Piers Morgan was not impressed by the pundit reaction, which has seen Gary Lineker hit back Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022
‘I wanted more’: coach Graham Arnold still fighting for Socceroos post-World Cup The Socceroos coach’s contract expired when Australia’s World Cup campaign ended but Arnold says ‘homeless’ code still needs ‘a facility that can inspire’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022
Today at the World Cup – another milestone, another goal for Messi Argentina will face Netherlands in the quarter-finals after the first round of 16 matches were played on Saturday. The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022
Messi expects hard fight with old rivals Netherlands AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Argentina captain Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni predicted a tough but beautiful encounter with the Netherlands when the sides meet in Friday's World Cup quarter-final. Bangkok Post · Dec 3, 2022
Thousands of fans pack into Federation Square to watch the Socceroos take on Argentina Police make one arrest and use capsicum spray on some people, but say crowd behaviour was generally good as 15,000 people pack into Federation Square to watch the Socceroos play Argentina. ABC News · Dec 3, 2022
‘The bond we have is beautiful’: Lionel Messi pays tribute to Argentina fans Lionel Messi has hailed the ‘beautiful’ bond between Argentina’s players and fans after their 2-1 last-16 win over Australia The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022
How the internet reacted to the Australia's 2-1 loss to Argentina at the World Cup What's a GOAT to a Roo? The Socceroos went down valiantly to Lionel Messi and Argentina at the World Cup — this is how the internet reacted. ABC News · Dec 3, 2022
Messi and His Milestones Sustain Argentina’s World Cup Title Dream The aging superstar did just enough to send his side to the quarterfinal—and reach more historic marks in a legendary career. Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 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 relieved as Argentina advance past Australia at World Cup Argentina are into the quarter-finals in Qatar where they will face the Netherlands The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022 Lionel Messi inspired by his kids to finally lift World Cup after booking Argentina’s place in quarter-finals Lionel Messi says his World Cup heroics for Argentina mean more now as his children are older enough to appreciate seeing him in action.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 Lionel Messi, Argentina’s pavement artist who sees shapes before others With a free role, the No 10 has been the floating brain of his country’s side at this year’s World Cup
Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022 Rio Ferdinand hails "god-like" Lionel Messi for "best individual World Cup performance" Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to their 2-1 win over Australia in the last 16 of the World Cup on Saturday night and Rio Ferdinand was among those praising his performance
The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2022 Socceroos push Argentina all the way and exit World Cup as Australian heroes Graham Arnold’s side bowed out after a last-16 contest that remarkably had the makings of another upset
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022 Netherlands vs Argentina: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds Netherlands vs Argentina - LIVE!
ABC News · Dec 3, 2022 World Cup 2022: Australia puts up fight against Argentina but mistake costs shot at glory Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says he is proud of his team after their loss to Argentina, but admits one error cost them.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2022 Bid to make key robodebt documents public blocked – as it happened This blog is now closed
France 24 · Dec 3, 2022 Messi scores in 1,000th professional match as Argentina beat Australia Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th professional game with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup, leading Argentina into the quarterfinals with 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022 Undercooked Argentina need Julian Alvarez fire with World Cup glory at stake The Man City forward didn’t start the 2022 Qatar finals in the team but has made himself a crucial part of the line-up alongside Lionel Messi in attack
The Times of India · Dec 3, 2022 Argentina vs Australia Highlights: Messi scores as Argentina beat Australia 2-1 to reach quarter-finals NEW DELHI: Vintage Lionel Messi mesmerised all in his 1000th career match as he helped Argentina get past Australia 2-1 in their last 16 encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Sunday. The Argentine skipper scored the opening goal at the Ahmad bin Ali stadium, his 789th career goal,…
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022 Lionel Messi’s magic gives Argentina World Cup hope but fragility remains in victory over Australia A sublime Lionel Messi goal helped Argentina set up a World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands with a 2-1 win over Australia but they came close to suffering another meltdown after Craig Goodwin’s ridiculous consolation for the Socceroos.