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Lionel Scaloni calls on Argentina players to honour Diego Maradona’s memory

The South Americans face Mexico having lost to Saudi Arabia in their opening World Cup group game.

The Independent UK

Argentina to turn to Man Utd star to save their World Cup 2022 campaign

Argentina suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opener and Lionel Scaloni is ready to freshen up his defence with Manchester United centre back Lisandro Martinez

Daily Mirror

Argentina vs Mexico lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2022 today

Cristian Romero misses Argentina’s must-win World Cup game with Mexico today.

Evening Standard

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Argentina set for ‘first World Cup final’ with must-win game against Mexico, says Emi Martinez

Emi Martinez has told his Argentina teammates that Saturday’s meeting with Mexico is now their “first World Cup final” as they enter do-or-die mode following the sensational defeat to Saudi Arabia.

Evening Standard

Diego Maradona's son in furious Lionel Messi blast after Argentina's shock defeat

Lionel Messi scored Argentina's goal against Saudi Arabia, but Lionel Scaloni's side were stunned by two quickfire second-half goals from the World Cup group C outsiders

Daily Mirror

Argentina left furious as theory emerges over FIFA and VAR mistake at World Cup

Saudi Arabia rocked world football with a historic 2-1 win against Argentina, but Lionel Messi and Co have been left fuming after a mistake from VAR emerged following their disastrous World Cup opener

Daily Mirror

Shock, disbelief, sadness – Argentina fans sombre after Saudi Arabia shock

Back in Argentina there was none of the vitriol normally reserved for the players after a surprising defeat on the greatest stage of all

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Saudi Arabia players go wild in dressing room after causing Argentina upset

Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the World Cup's greatest-ever shocks by beating Lionel Messi's Argentina in their opening game of this year's tournament in Qatar

Daily Mirror

‘We have made history’: Hervé Renard salutes ‘crazy’ Saudi Arabia victory

The head coach said Argentina had underestimated his team after Saudi Arabia beat the Copa América champions 2-1 in a huge World Cup shock

The Guardian - UK

Keep calm and carry on, Saudi Arabia boss Renard cautions after Argentina upset

Even though the Saudi Arabia boss Hervé Renard warned his players not to celebrate, the tale of their 2-1 win against Argentina in the World Cup will be surely told for more than One Thousand and One Nights.

Radio France Internationale

Saudi Arabia fans mock Lionel Messi with Cristiano Ronaldo reference after Argentina win

Lionel Messi's Argentina were humbled by Saudi Arabia in their opening group game of the Qatar World Cup and face a battle to make the knockout stages of the tournament

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi delivers Cristian Romero verdict as Tottenham star embarrassed in Saudi Arabia loss

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero was in the spotlight as Saudi Arabia rocked Argentina with a second half blitz as they berat one of the pre-tournament favourites 2-1 at the Lusail Stadium

Football London

Graeme Souness "gobsmacked" as he lays into Argentina and makes England point

Argentina were beaten in surprise fashion by Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium as Lionel Messi's first goal of the tournament was cancelled out courtesy of two well-taken strikes

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia stun Argentina as Salem al-Dawsari winner crowns comeback

Saudi Arabia came from behind to cause one of the biggest ever World Cup shocks, beating Argentina 2-1 after Lionel Messi’s penalty had put the South American side ahead

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Daily Mirror

Argentina stunned as they have three goals ruled out in Saudi Arabia World Cup defeat

Lionel Messi first goal of this year's World Cup was not enough for Argentina as they were left frustrated with Saudi Arabia running out 2-1 winners at the Lusail Stadium

Daily Mirror

Lisandro Martinez benched for Nicolas Otamendi explained as Man Utd fans fume

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been impressive at club level, but there was no place for the summer signing in Lionel Scaloni's Argentina team for their World Cup opener

Daily Mirror

Sergio Aguero denied access to Argentina squad as he slams Qatar World Cup

Former Argentina striker Sergio Aguero played for his country at the 2018 World Cup, but the former Manchester City star has been unable to visit this year's squad in Qatar

The Independent UK

Argentina World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

In Lionel Messi’s World Cup swansong, La Albiceleste head to Qatar in ‘win or bust’ mode

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The Guardian - UK

Argentina’s Nicolás Tagliafico: ‘I learned at the last World Cup not to look ahead’

The Argentina left-back tells Sid Lowe about big expectations, the team’s unbeaten run and how Copa América success changed Lionel Messi

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi in ‘good condition’ ahead of Argentina’s World Cup opener

Speaking at Monday’s pre-match press conference in Qatar, skipper Messi said him sitting out part of training recently was “just precautions”

Asharq Al-Awsat

Messi Enters World Cup as Argentina Plays Saudi Arabia

Lionel Messi begins his legacy-defining World Cup with a game against Saudi Arabia with Argentina on a 36-match unbeaten run. It seems like an ideal chance for Messi to push his international goals tally toward a century — he currently has 91 — in what’s surely a forlorn attempt to…

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi’s World Cup swansong might just be his best shot at glory

At 35 years old, the Argentina forward is humbler, wiser and ready to complete one of football’s greatest stories

Daily Mirror

Javier Mascherano and Bruno Fernandes in disagreement on Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho

Alejanrdo Garnacho has burst onto the scene with Manchester United but has been overlooked for Argentina selection amid rumours regarding the reasons for his snub

Al Jazeera

Ten players missing out on World Cup 2022 due to injury

Here are some players who helped their teams qualify but miss the flight due to an injury.

Evening Standard

In pictures: Lionel Messi training ALONE at Argentina camp amid World Cup injury fears

Lionel Messi trained alone just three days before the start of Argentina’s World Cup campaign.

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