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Socceroos pose for photos with Lionel Messi, and Harry Kane on brink of England football history: Five talking points from Qatar World Cup

After sending the Socceroos packing, Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi was kind enough to take photos with his vanquished-foes-turned-excited-fans. That and more feature in today's talking points from the Qatar World Cup.

ABC News

The Socceroos' 2-1 loss against Argentina at the World Cup isn't the end of a dream, it is the beginning of one

Is football a game of chance or destiny? The Socceroos' battle against World Cup giant Argentina felt like both, writes Samantha Lewis.

ABC News

France, Mbappe Are Oozing Greatness Again at This World Cup

The 23-year-old sensation is putting on quite the encore after winning it all four years ago, and Les Bleus have the look of a contender yet again.

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Lionel Messi forced to defend Argentina team-mate after reaching World Cup quarter-finals

Argentina were able to cling on against Australia to progress to the quarter-finals of the World Cup, with Lionel Messi setting them on their way towards a 2-1 victory

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup record to match Lionel Messi

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Poland in the last 16 of the World Cup to take his tally to nine goals in 11 appearances across two tournaments

Daily Mirror

How one Socceroos foul brought out ‘the fire’ in Lionel Messi

A brush with Australia defender Aziz Behich sparked ‘La Pulga’ into life as the Albiceleste booked a place in the last eight

The Guardian - UK

Brazil boss Tite provides major Neymar injury update ahead of World Cup clash with South Korea

World Cup news: Neymar injured his ankle in Brazil's opening game in Qatar and has since missed the last two games for his country but he may well be back to face South Korea in the Round of 16

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Piers Morgan and Gary Lineker in fresh Twitter row over qualities of Lionel Messi as he fires Argentina to World Cup quarter-finals

The two have become embroiled in a spat after Messi inspired Argentina to World Cup victory

Wales Online

Man City legend Sergio Aguero tells Lionel Messi how to beat Virgil Van Dijk at the World Cup

Argentina face Netherlands in the World Cup semi-final, and Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has sent some advice to friend Lionel Messi.

Manchester Evening News

Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper hits out on social media amid Australia feud with club team-mate

Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Kamil Grabara has hit out at FC Copenhagen team-mate Mat Ryan after his mistake cost Australia in the World Cup

Liverpool Echo

Transformative Lionel Messi takes Argentina from faltering flops to quarter-final favourites

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was in the kind of form that has made him unplayable for so long against Australia on Saturday night to keep Argentina's World Cup dream alive

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi finds the ‘fire inside’ to leave galvanised Argentina with ‘goosebumps’

Messi delivered a signature finish in the 2-1 last 16 victory over Australia as the Albiceleste’s quest for a third World Cup continues

The Independent UK

Messi’s Sidekick Julian Alvarez Flourishing at the World Cup

This season has been quite an education for Julian Alvarez. From being the understudy to Erling Haaland in his first year at Manchester City to being the sidekick to Lionel Messi for Argentina at the World Cup, Alvarez is learning from the biggest stars in football. He’s on the path…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gary Neville stays true to his word with Qatar comments live on beIN Sports

JOHN CROSS' WORLD CUP DIARY: Gary Neville stuck to his word with his coverage on beIN Sports, the Qatari broadcaster, as he debated the issues surrounding the World Cup 2022 with Richard Keys and Andy Gray

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Liverpool Echo

'He is not fast' - Sergio Aguero offers advice to Lionel Messi and Argentina over Virgil van Dijk

Sergio Aguero was speaking before his fellow countrymen Argentina take on the Netherlands, who are captained by Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk, at the World Cup

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi and Argentina expecting ‘really tough’ test against Netherlands

The sides, who played each other in the 1978 final, meet again in the quarter-finals in Qatar

Edinburgh Live

Cammy Devlin incredible Lionel Messi moment revealed as Hearts man receives superstar's World Cup shirt

Hearts stars Kye Rowles and Nathaniel Atkinson also represented the Australians at the Qatar tournament

Daily Record

Cammy Devlin wins Lionel Messi shirt lottery as Hearts star lands coveted top swap after World Cup showdown

Devlin was the envy of his Aussie teammates as he landed Messi's shirt despite others asking for it.

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Football London

Bukayo Saka set to start for England vs Senegal as Foden or Rashford face World Cup omission

World Cup news: Gareth Southgate faces a huge selection dilemma involving Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka for England's last-16 clash with Senegal

Chronicle Live

Garang Kuol on ‘tough’ World Cup miss as Newcastle youngster backs Australia for future success

The 18-year-old became the youngest player since Pele in 1958 to play a World Cup knockout game

Radio France Internationale

Qatar World Cup: 5 things we learned on Day 14 - the score

The Dutch show the Americans the importance of putting the ball in the net and Australia succumb to the wonders of Messi.

Asharq Al-Awsat

France, England in World Cup Spotlight after Messi Helps Argentina into Last Eight

France's bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal. Didier Deschamps' French side are aiming to become the first team to win successive World Cups since Brazil in 1958…

Football London

Wayne Rooney delivers Saka and Sterling verdict ahead of England vs Senegal World Cup test

World Cup news: England face Senegal in the last-16 on Sunday evening and manager Gareth Southgate faces many tough selection decisions

Chronicle Live

Newcastle United supporters share Garang Kuol’s anguish after late World Cup miss vs Argentina

The 18-year-old came a whisker away from ruining Lionel Messi's night in the 97th minute

The Independent UK

France history beckons for Hugo Lloris but can Robert Lewandowski spoil the party?

The World Cup-winning goalkeeper has records in his sights but faces a clinical threat in the shape of Poland’s No. 9

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