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World Cup 2022 briefing: Asia’s finest take aim at Croatia and Brazil

Japan and South Korea could meet in the quarter-finals if they make it through. Could we even see Asia’s first winner?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

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 · Dec 5, 2022

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 · Dec 4, 2022

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

Football London · Dec 4, 2022

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 · Dec 4, 2022

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 · Dec 4, 2022

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 · Dec 4, 2022

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 · Dec 4, 2022

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 · Dec 4, 2022

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 · Dec 4, 2022