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 The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022
Momentum, masses and Lionel Messi magic all in Argentina’s favour as World Cup dream continues Lusail Stadium holds nearly 90,000 spectators and, at the highest point of its steep, undulating stands, fans have a birds-eye view of the match unfolding below. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022
Argentina survive after Louis van Gaal’s tweaks spoil Lionel Scaloni’s gameplan Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on pens): Scaloni’s gamble on starting three at the back nearly paid off, until Wout Weghorst scored two off the bench to force a shootout The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022
Argentina narrowly beat Netherlands on penalties in World Cup thriller - 5 talking points NETHERLANDS 2-2 ARGENTINA (AET 3-4): Wout Weghorst was the Netherlands' super-sub after Argentina went ahead through goals from Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi but the Dutch crashed out on penalties Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina vs Netherlands - Head to Head, key stats, predicted starting XIs, road to quarterfinals, venue details and more By early Saturday morning (December 10) we will know if a blockbuster Brazil vs Argentina semi-final will happen or not at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Times of India · Dec 9, 2022
European culture dominates World Cup but Argentina can teach tactical lesson Most key figures left in the last eight play in Europe but Lionel Messi’s side have a mindset unique to South America The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022
Van Gaal's new look faces test as Netherlands take on Messi's Argentina In his 35-year career as a trainer, the Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has forged a reputation for straight taking and no nonsense. It's earned him the sobriquet the Iron Tulip. Radio France Internationale · Dec 9, 2022
Netherlands vs Argentina preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final Argentina’s coach predicts a “beautiful game” against the Netherlands; winner to take on Brazil or Croatia in the semis. Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2022
'That's how we do things': Brazil isn't sorry for dancing into World Cup quarterfinals AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Argentina and Brazil share a 750-mile border and a long tradition of World Cup excellence, having combined to win seven titles and reach the semifinals together in four of the last five tournaments. Los Angeles Times · Dec 9, 2022
Netherlands hoping for magic moment to defeat Argentina in World Cup, says Memphis Depay Dutch fans of a certain vintage get misty-eyed over memories of Johan Cruyff masterminding their 4-0 demolition of Argentina in 1974. The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Messi resumes World Cup quest as Argentina plays Netherlands The World Cup quarterfinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands has all the ingredients of a classic The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Memphis Depay hoping Netherlands deliver moment of magic to defeat Argentina Dutch fans of a certain vintage get misty-eyed over memories of Johan Cruyff masterminding their 4-0 demolition of Argentina in 1974. The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Van Gaal emerges as Dutch star ahead of meeting with old foe, Argentina DOHA: In what would be passion taking on pragmatism, Argentina and Netherlands will play out one of the modern classics of football once again, when they meet to decide who goes on to the semifinals. The Times of India · Dec 8, 2022
World Cup history hangs over Argentina-Netherlands quarter-final, while also enriching it Argentina vs Netherlands is not just any World Cup fixture, and this quarter-final is one laced with symmetry and symbolism on both sides The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · 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…
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022 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
Bangkok Post · Dec 3, 2022 Messi expects hard fight with old rivals Netherlands AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Argentina captain Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni predicted a tough but beautiful encounter with the Netherlands when the sides meet in Friday's World Cup quarter-final.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 ‘The bond we have is beautiful’: Lionel Messi pays tribute to Argentina fans Lionel Messi has hailed the ‘beautiful’ bond between Argentina’s players and fans after their 2-1 last-16 win over Australia
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022 Lionel Messi’s magic gives Argentina World Cup hope but fragility remains in victory over Australia A sublime Lionel Messi goal helped Argentina set up a World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands with a 2-1 win over Australia but they came close to suffering another meltdown after Craig Goodwin’s ridiculous consolation for the Socceroos.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 Lionel Messi guides Argentina to victory over Australia despite late scare Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez steered Argentina into the quarter-finals but Australia pulled one back and had two late chances to level
Football London · Dec 3, 2022 Who is Enzo Fernandez? - Chelsea transfer target in World Cup action for Argentina vs Australia Chelsea have been linked with a move for Benfica star Enzo Fernandez, who has been lighting up the 2022 World Cup in Qatar alongside Lionel Messi for Argentina
Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2022 World Cup 2022 round of 16: Argentina vs Australia match preview Can Argentina and Messi progress in the quest for a World Cup trophy?
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022 Australia to attack Argentina ‘all guns blazing’ in World Cup round of 16 The Socceroos were surprise qualifiers from Group D after beating Tunisia and Denmark.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 2, 2022 Argentina could have avoided big World Cup issue by playing Manchester United star Man United youngster Alejandro Garnacho should have been on the plane to Qatar.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2022 Australia and Argentina criticise Fifa over World Cup scheduling Both teams face a three-day turnaround before their last-16 game, with the Australia defender Milos Degenek saying players are being treated as robots