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Messi has chance to match Maradona as Argentina reach World Cup final

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi will get his date with World Cup destiny, and the chance to emulate Diego Maradona, after Argentina's emphatic 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday took them through to the final in Qatar.

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Messi mania for ticketless fans outside World Cup stadium

Doha (AFP) - Nicolas Montez could tell from the roar coming from inside the Lusail Stadium that Lionel Messi had scored the opening goal in Argentina's World Cup semi-final triumph on Tuesday.

AFP

Alvarez arrives as Messi's partner in crime

Doha (AFP) - The bad news for whoever faces Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final is that Lionel Messi now has a partner in crime.

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Messi hails Argentina character after winning through to World Cup final

Doha (AFP) - A delighted Lionel Messi hailed his side's strength of character after he starred in Tuesday's 3-0 World Cup semi-final win over Croatia.

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Messi carries Argentina into World Cup final

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi will have the chance to crown his remarkable career by winning the World Cup after he inspired Argentina to a comfortable 3-0 win against Croatia in the semi-final on Tuesday.

AFP

Messi and Alvarez fire Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final

Doha (AFP) - An inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to reach their second World Cup final in eight years.

AFP

Morocco shirts sell out as World Cup fever grows

Shopkeepers in Qatar struggle to meet demand for merchandise ahead of Morocco’s historic semifinal against France.

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The Indian waiter with an ‘encyclopaedic’ knowledge of football

In a bustling Doha restaurant, Abbas Koori shares his love of the sport and command of football trivia with customers.

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Fans wrestle with a (largely) beer-free World Cup in Qatar

Qatar has presented its World Cup – the first ever in an Arab, Muslim nation – as a chance for different cultures to come side by side and get along

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Lloris urges Kane to 'keep his chin up' after England penalty miss

Doha (AFP) - Hugo Lloris has revealed he spoke to Harry Kane in the aftermath of the England captain's crucial World Cup penalty miss against France and has backed his Tottenham teammate to bounce back quickly from his Qatar disappointment.

AFP

France have 'respect and admiration' for Morocco World Cup run: Lloris

Doha (AFP) - France captain Hugo Lloris praised Morocco for their remarkable World Cup run and warned that the holders will face "formidable" opponents in Wednesday's semi-final showdown.

AFP

Defiant and witty, Morocco coach wants more World Cup history

Doha (AFP) - Never mind the fireworks and deafening pop music that await at Al Bayt stadium -- the real pre-match show for the World Cup semi-final between Morocco and France was provided on Tuesday by Walid Regragui.

AFP

Modric seeks to derail Messi's bid for World Cup glory

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi and Luka Modric face off in a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia on Tuesday, desperate to seize their final chance to win football's ultimate prize.

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As the World Cup semifinals begin, it's the Fab Four goalkeepers leading the way

While attention at the World Cup has mostly been on stars like Argentina's Messi, Brazil's Neymar, and Portugal's Ronaldo, goalkeepers have also shined — especially for the final four teams.

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The boisterous crowd pushing Argentina towards World Cup glory

The Albiceleste fans have been among the most exuberant supporters seen at the World Cup.

AFP

Argentina and Messi in World Cup showdown with Modric's Croatia

Doha (AFP) - Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semi-final that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit.

AFP

France face tough exam from African giant-killers Morocco in World Cup semi

Doha (AFP) - Defending world champions and title favourites France face African history-makers Morocco on Wednesday in what is sure to be a high-octane World Cup semi-final at the Al Bayt stadium.

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Tchouameni emerges as new leader of France midfield at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Aurelien Tchouameni might do most of his work in the shadows, but the France midfielder lit up the World Cup with his brilliant opening goal in Saturday's quarter-final win over England.

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France v Morocco: Keys to World Cup semi-final

Doha (AFP) - World Cup holders France face Africa's first-ever semi-finalists Morocco in Wednesday's last-four clash in Qatar.

AFP

Morocco's Ounahi poised for bigger things after World Cup breakout

Doha (AFP) - Azzedine Ounahi has been at the heart of Morocco's run to the World Cup semi-finals, tirelessly stamping his authority on the midfield and emerging as one of the revelations of the tournament.

Al Jazeera

World Cup win for Lionel Messi is only a ‘matter of time’

From Bangladeshis to Bahrainis, the Argentinian superstar’s fans are in Doha praying their hero will lift the World Cup.

Bangkok Post

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.

France 24

Cash from Qatar? European Parliament rocked by corruption scandal

Just when the on-field drama of the football finally seemed to be eclipsing everything else coming out of Qatar, the World Cup hosts are back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Doha denies any part in the piles of cash uncovered by Belgian police or the arrests that…

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Argentina, Croatia ready for World Cup clash as semi-finals kick off

Doha (AFP) - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni brushed off accusations of poor sportsmanship on Monday as the South Americans prepared for a World Cup semi-final showdown against Croatia.

AFP

France will not underestimate Morocco threat in World Cup semi: Varane

Doha (AFP) - France defender Raphael Varane has insisted that there will be no complacency from the World Cup holders when they take on surprise package Morocco in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

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