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Messi magic guides relieved Argentina past feisty Mexico
LUSAIL, Qatar: Lionel Messi thumped in a 64th minute goal and Enzo Fernandez added another late in the game to give Argentina a 2-0 victory over battling Mexico in their World Cup Group C match on Saturday and reignite their tournament hopes.Messi, who equalled Diego Maradona’s Argentina record of 21 matches and eight goals at the World Cup, was nowhere to be seen for more than an hour before picking up an Angel Di Maria pass, finding just enough space and rifling in from 20 meters.Substitute Fernandez made sure of the three points when he curled a superb shot into the top corner in the 87th minute.The result restored order for the Argentines in Group C after their shock opening 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia.Argentina, on three points, can guarantee progress with a win over Poland, top on four, in their final game on Wednesday.“Today starts another World Cup for Argentina,” Messi said.
Messi's magic sparks Argentina to victory over Mexico
Argentina's World Cup flame flickered on as moments of class from Lionel Messi and substitute Enzo Fernandez settled a bad-tempered clash against Mexico.
Messi magic guides relieved Argentina past Mexico
LUSAIL, Qatar : Sublime strikes by Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez earned Argentina a 2-0 win over feisty Mexico in a pulsating atmosphere at the Lusail Stadium on Saturday and got the South American favourites' World Cup campaign up and running.
Argentina ring the changes for Mexico match
LUSAIL, Qatar : Lionel Scaloni made five changes to his Argentina side for Saturday's Group C clash against Mexico as the South Americans return to the scene of their shock defeat by Saudi Arabia, hoping to reignite their pursuit of a third World Cup title.
Messi leads Argentina vs Saudi Arabia in final World Cup quest
LUSAIL, Qatar: Argentina's 35-year-old captain and all-time top scorer Lionel Messi shrugged off some fatigue niggles to lead the line on Tuesday (Nov 22) in the Group C opener against Saudi Arabia where he begins his last quest for an elusive World Cup trophy.
Messi leads Argentina v Saudi Arabia in final World Cup quest
LUSAIL, Qatar : Argentina's 35-year-old captain and all-time top scorer Lionel Messi shrugged off some fatigue niggles to lead the line on Tuesday in the Group C opener against Saudi Arabia where he begins his last quest for an elusive World Cup trophy.
World Cup digest: Leo Messi on mark in Argentina's final warm-up match
Lionel Messi was on target as Argentina warmed up for the World Cup with a 5-0 rout of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.