Messi still Argentina's centre of gravity two decades on
June 22 : Twenty years after Lionel Messi first stepped onto a World Cup stage, Argentina are still being pulled along by the same irresistible force.
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Constant Messi chatter causes Argentina boss Scaloni fatigue
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 22 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted to being fatigued by the endless questions around the regular record-breaking feats of Lionel Messi after seeing his captain become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer on Monday.
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'Tired' Messi savours record night as Argentina march on
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 22 : Lionel Messi became the most prolific scorer in World Cup history on Monday and, asked to pick his favourite goal and describe the feeling of breaking the record, summed up the night with characteristic understatement: "I'm very tired."
Neymar edges towards Brazil return as Scotland showdown looms
BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, June 22 : Neymar could make his first appearance at this year's World Cup in Brazil's match against Scotland on Wednesday, with Carlo Ancelotti weighing whether the forward is fit enough to return after a calf injury that has kept him out of the finals so far.
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with a stunning double
June 22 : Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting twice during Argentina's 2-0 Group J win over Austria on Monday.
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Canada eye first World Cup knockout round berth as Kone injury clouds Swiss showdown
VANCOUVER, June 22 : A Canada side rallying around the loss of injured midfielder Ismael Kone face Switzerland on Wednesday needing a win or draw to secure top spot in Group B and their first World Cup knockout-round appearance.