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Watch: Lionel Messi taunts Dutch player - 'What are you looking at fool?'

The video clip of Lionel Messi taunting Netherlands' player, possibly Wout Weghorst, has gone so viral that it has found place on mugs and t-shirts in Argentina, who beat the Dutch on penalties and will face Croatia in the first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Croatia coach says Argentina under greater pressure at World Cup

Coach Zlatko Dalic said skill and ‘strength of character’ had brought his team to the semifinal against Argentina.

Al Jazeera

Talking points ahead of Tuesday's last-four encounter in Doha

DOHA: Croatia and Argentina face each other today at Doha's Lusail Stadium with a place in the World Cup final at stake. AFP Sport looks at some of the keys to the game.

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Luka Modric hints at retirement plan ahead of World Cup 2022 semi-final

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has fielded questions about his future on the eve of Croatia's World Cup semi-final against Argentina - and he's hinted he is keen to stay put

Daily Mirror

Present Tens: The Immeasurable Impact of Modric, Messi

Two of the World Cup’s high-wire acts are led by their all-time great maestros, whose importance has been further underscored in runs to the semifinals in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated

Croatia boss steps up Argentina mind-games with pointed Lionel Messi declaration

Croatia and Argentina will go head-to-head for a place in Sunday's World Cup final on Tuesday night with the South Americans set to be well supported in Qatar again

Daily Mirror

Man City 'submit bid' for World Cup star Josko Gvardiol and other transfer rumours

The Croatian has been at the heart of his country's run to the World Cup semi-finals and Manchester City are reportedly interested

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Croatia’s success story built on family values and a sprinkling of stardust

Only Messi and Argentina stand in the way of a small country defying the odds to reach a second World Cup final in a row

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022: crunching 150 years of big data to predict the winner

Perhaps more than any recent World Cup, this year’s competition in Qatar has thrown up considerable surprises. Who indeed, of the analytics crowd, could have predicted Saudi Arabia would defeat Argentina the way it did, or competition-favourite Brazil would end up losing to Croatia? Meanwhile, Morocco has stunned commentators by…

The Conversation

The World Cup’s Breakout Stars Whose Stock Is on the Rise

With the January transfer window around the corner, these players have done well for themselves at the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina boss angrily responds after FIVE accusations of "dirty tricks" at World Cup 2022

Argentina were involved in a bad-tempered World Cup 2022 quarter-final with the Netherlands which saw them set-up a semi-final with Croatia on Tuesday after a penalty shootout win

Daily Mirror

Perisic Looks to Seize the Big Moment Again at the World Cup

The late run. The timing. The delivery. Leo Perisic has certainly learned a thing or two from his father. While Ivan Perisic has been his usual consistent self at the World Cup to help Croatia reach the semifinals, the winger’s young son has provided one of the more touching moments…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Croatia ‘can hurt’ Argentina in semifinal, warns coach Scaloni

Ahead of Tuesday’s match, Scaloni and his team reveal cautious optimism.

Al Jazeera

Lionel Messi team-mate suggests Argentina stars "suffer" when they play alongside PSG star

Argentina face Croatia in the 2022 World Cup semi-final with PSG superstar Lionel Messi in his last chance to win the tournament and cap off his illustrious career

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Klinsmann Opines on World Cup Exits of Brazil and England

Missed penalty kicks cost both Brazil and England in their World Cup quarterfinal losses, and FIFA analyst Jurgen Klinsmann shared his theories on both matches on Monday. Brazil had too little time to adjust mentally after a 117th-minute equalizing goal by Croatia and then left it too late to use…

Daily Mirror

Argentina star makes admission over World Cup 2022 bust-ups despite FIFA investigation

Argentina's quarter-final win against the Netherlands was filled with plenty of controversy after the referee issued a record number of yellow cards for a World Cup finals game

Evening Standard

Argentina deny bad behaviour as Croatia start mind games ahead of World Cup 2022 semi-final

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has dismissed suggestions his team are guilty of ‘unsporting’ behaviour ahead of facing Croatia in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final.

Al Jazeera

Can history-makers Morocco win the World Cup?

Fairytale run to the semi-finals has seen the Atlas Lions create footballing history but now France await.

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Evening Standard

How spirited Croatia continue to defy World Cup odds with family values key

Pay a visit to Croatia’s training base at this World Cup and you will find the word ‘obitelj’ written all over the place.

Daily Mirror

Ronaldo refuses to be "hypocritical" with honest Lionel Messi World Cup verdict

Lionel Messi is aiming to win the World Cup in what is almost certain to be his final opportunity as Argentina prepare for Tuesday's semi-final clash against Croatia

The Independent UK

Argentina win would be Croatia’s ‘greatest historical game’, coach says

The two sides meet in the first World Cup semi-final on Tuesday night

The Independent UK

Zlatko Dalic says Argentina win would be ‘greatest historical game for Croatia’

Croatia got to the World Cup final in 2018.

Daily Record

Lionel Scaloni fires back at Argentina World Cup snipers as he defends jubilant Netherlands celebrations

Scaloni insists his players are NOT bad winners after their controversial celebrations after beating the Netherlands on penalties.

The Independent UK

Argentina have worked out how to hurt Croatia, coach claims

The sides meet in the first World Cup semi-final on Tuesday night

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the Potential 2022 World Cup Final Matchups

Four teams remain, and there are four possible combinations for the final. Unless you have a personal rooting interest, here’s the ranking order for the neutral.

1 … 69 70 71 72

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