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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 · Nov 22, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022

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 · Nov 22, 2022

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”

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 21, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022

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.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2022

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.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2022

The gambler's guide to picking a winner for Qatar 2022 World Cup

Expert gambler James Morgan runs the rule over the runners and riders for this year's World Cup in Qatar.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2022