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Szczesny stands tall for Poland at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - It hasn't always been this way for Wojciech Szczesny at major tournaments, but Poland largely have their goalkeeper to thank after reaching the World Cup last 16 for the first time since 1986.

AFP

France vs Poland lineups: Mbappe starts - starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2022

France have as expected reverted to their strongest line-up for today’s World Cup last-16 clash with Poland.

Evening Standard

‘Don’t get cards’: How Poland’s strange World Cup progression played out

Poland lived dangerously before they qualified for the last 16 and accept improvement is needed against France

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Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny lost huge bet to Lionel Messi amid World Cup controversy

Wojciech Szczesny has been influential in helping Poland reach the World Cup round of 16 stage despite featuring on the losing side against Argentina last night

Football London

‘I’m not going to pay!’: Wojciech Szczesny reveals €100 bet with Lionel Messi over World Cup penalty

The Poland goalkeeper was wrongly convinced he would not be penalised for the incident against Argentina but had the last laugh as he saved Messi’s spot-kick

The Independent UK

Classy Argentina finally show a true World Cup 2022 statement of intent

Of all the teams that might have needed time to grow into this World Cup, Argentina were not due to be one of them.

Evening Standard

Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand in agreement over Wojciech Szczesny after Lionel Messi save

Wojciech Szczesny played a crucial role as Poland went through to the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup by saving a penalty from Lionel Messi in the first-half of his side's defeat to Argentina

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FIFA World Cup: Mathew Leckie, Lionel Messi and Stefanie Frappart among the talking points on day 11

The Socceroos send Denmark home on day 11, a tie-breaker is needed to separate Poland and Mexico, and a coach says the selection of an all-female referee team for a key game is progress in a "very sexist" sport.

ABC News

Wojciech Szczęsny says he'll "probably be banned" after in-game bet with Lionel Messi

Wojciech Szczęsny was the hero as Poland secured a place in the last 16 of the World Cup against Argentina, but his wager with Lionel Messi could land him in hot water

Daily Mirror

‘I’ll probably be banned!’ - Szczesny reveals €100 Messi penalty bet in Poland-Argentina World Cup clash

Wojciech Szczesny has revealed a bet with Lionel Messi that he said took place during Wednesday’s World Cup showdown between Poland and Argentina.

Evening Standard

Poland coach savours World Cup knock-out spot after nervy finale

Doha (AFP) - Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz said his "heart dropped a beat" as his side squeaked through to the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday, with yellow cards almost deciding their fate.

AFP

Messi misses penalty but still trumps Lewandowski

Doha (AFP) - It was billed as a clash between two of the greatest strikers in the world: Lionel Messi v Robert Lewandowski.

AFP

Argentina fans could prove World Cup X-factor as Lionel Messi and Co find groove in ominous warning

Easily the most one-sided match of the World Cup in the stands also proved to be one of the most one-sided on the pitch.

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi’s World Cup dream remains alive, but this time thanks to Argentina’s next generation

The genius No10 missed his big chance on the night but his younger teammates found the route to goal

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The Guardian - UK

Argentina advance despite Messi’s saved penalty and Poland squeak through

Alexis Mac Allister and Julián Álvarez scored for Argentina in a 2-0 victory but Poland go through as group runners-up thanks in part to Wojciech Szczesny saving Lionel Messi’s penalty

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi and Argentina overcome Poland’s anti-football as both sides advance in Qatar

Poland 0-2 Argentina: Messi saw a fortunate penalty saved, before Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez ensured their side topped Group C of the World Cup

AFP

Messi misses penalty but Argentina advance at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi had a penalty saved but Argentina still advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup as Group C winners after a 2-0 victory over Poland on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Argentina player ratings vs Poland: Lionel Messi carves defence open as Enzo Fernandez justifies selecton

Argentina beat Poland 2-0 to top Group C and set up a last-16 clash against Australia, the mood now a world away from that opening World Cup defeat to Saudi Arabia.

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Manchester Evening News

'Special' - Man City fans go wild as Julian Alvarez scores stunner for Argentina vs Poland

Manchester City star Julian Alvarez scored a superb goal for Argentina during their 2-0 World Cup victory vs Poland

Daily Mirror

Argentina advance in World Cup despite Lionel Messi penalty pain - 5 talking points

POLAND 0-2 ARGENTINA: Second half goals from Alexis MacAllister and Julian Alvarez saw Argentina recover from Lionel Messi's saved penalty to advance to the knockouts

Football London

'One of our own' - Wojciech Szczesny sent Arsenal message after Lionel Messi penalty save

Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was the hero again for his nation as he denied PSG and Argentina star Lionel Messi from the penalty spot, his second consecutive penalty save

Evening Standard

‘Disgraceful!’ - Lionel Messi penalty decision in Poland-Argentina World Cup clash slammed as ‘outrageous’

The decision to award Argentina and Lionel Messi a penalty in the first half of their crucial World Cup showdown with Poland has been slammed by pundits and fans alike.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi's World Cup penalty miss offers instant justice to disbelieving fans

Argentina were awarded a contentious penalty in their World Cup group stage game against Poland, and some felt justice had been done when Wojciech Szczesny saved Lionel Messi's effort

The Independent UK

Robert Lewandowski overcome with emotion as World Cup dream finally comes true

The 635th goal of a glittering career was one of the most important as Poland’s talisman finally broke his duck on this grandest of stages

AFP

Szczesny produces stunning save to keep Poland on World Cup track

Doha (AFP) - Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was Poland's hero as he pulled off a breathtaking double save to keep his country in contention against Saudi Arabia in the World Cup on Saturday.

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