Argentina marched into the semifinals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar, defeating the Netherlands 4-3 via penalties after playing a thrilling 2-2 stalemate that got extended to extra time here at Lusail Stadium on Saturday
At the end of half-time, the scoreline read 1-0 in favour of Argentina, who enjoyed only 42 per cent of ball possession as compared to 58 per cent by the Dutch. Both teams were given two yellow cards each. Argentina had hit three shots on target while Netherlands managed none
Messi scored the first goal for Argentina in the round of 16 clash against Australia and played a pivotal role in the team's win. The football maestro scored his 9th goal of the World Cup to surpass legend Diego Maradona, who had 8 goals to his name in the World Cup.
Madrid [Spain], Oct 1 (ANI): Argentinean football legend Diego Maradona has suggested star striker Lionel Messi to no longer play for the national side.
Kazan [Russia], June 30 (ANI): France and Argentina will look to book their place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup when they face each other in the first clash of the last-16 round here at the Kazan Arena on Saturday.
Moscow [Russia], June 21 (ANI): Star striker Lionel Messi-powered Argentina will look to shake off their disappointing opening to an ongoing 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup when they lock horns with Croatia in their second match in Group C here at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Thursday.
North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], June 12 (ANI): A resident of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, who is a die-hard fan of Argentinean striker Lionel Messi has painted his house in the colour of Argentina's flag.