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Messi and Lewandowski’s World Cup dreams in the balance
Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi leaves at half-time in the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Mexico at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 26, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
Messi and Lewandowski’s World Cup dreams hang in the balance
DOHA: Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski head into Wednesday’s showdown between Argentina and Poland with the futures of what could be their final World Cup adventures hanging in the balance.
Argentina have not yet peaked at World Cup-Martinez
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Argentina on Tuesday issued a warning to Poland ahead of their final World Cup Group C match on Wednesday, saying they may have slipped and stumbled through their first two group matches but have yet to hit peak form.
Veterans Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth
DOHA : Two of the most intimidating strikers in world football, Argentina's 35-year-old Lionel Messi and Poland's 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski, line up against each other on Wednesday with a last 16 place at stake in the World Cup.
Messi dances night away after keeping World Cup storyline alive
LUSAIL, Qatar: A shirtless Lionel Messi sang and danced with teammates beyond midnight into Sunday (Nov 27) after leading Argentina to an emotionally-charged 2-0 win over Mexico that revived his dream of a first World Cup title.
Messi goal helps keep Argentina World Cup hopes alive
DOHA: Lionel Messi helped keep Argentina's World Cup bid alive with the first goal in a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Saturday (Nov 26).
Analysis:Messi brings Argentina to life, but can he match Maradona?
LUSAIL, Qatar : Lionel Messi drew level with Diego Maradona's number of World Cup goals and appearances on Saturday, but the current No. 10 knows that only winning the trophy at long last will earn him the same eternal love of his fellow Argentines.