Lionel Messi: Saudi shock means Argentina played five 'finals'
Lionel Messi beamed with pride after his magical display inspired Argentina to a resounding victory against Croatia and secured their place in the World Cup final.
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World Cup Podcast: Houghton on mega Messi's mesmerising semi-final show
Ireland legend Ray Houghton joins Raf Diallo and Mikey Stafford to react to Argentina's 3-0 semi-final win over Croatia with Messi magic to the fore.
Can Morocco or Croatia shatter World Cup's glass ceiling?
Croatia and Morocco are the surprise guests in the World Cup's final four but, as the Croatians discovered in 2018 and many other long-shot semi-finalists have before them, the two remaining steps to become world champions can be the steepest.
Neil Robertson and Mark Allen advance at English Open
Defending champion Neil Robertson reached the last 32 of the English Open after beating Lei Peifan.
Ebbsfleet United 0 Eastbourne Borough 2 match report: Jake Hutchinson scores twice in National League South
Leaders Ebbsfleet beat the cold weather but not Eastbourne on a chilly night at Stonebridge Road on Tuesday.
Alvarez & mesmerising Messi lead Argentina into final
Two goals by swashbuckling striker Julian Alvarez and a Lionel Messi penalty gave Argentina a 3-0 victory over 2018 runners-up Croatia in the first World Cup semi-final to set up a showpiece meeting with France or Morocco on Sunday.
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva withdrawn from Gremio training after potential heart issue detected
Former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has been withdrawn from pre-season training with his Brazilian club Gremio after a potential heart issue was discovered.
James Hume likely to miss Ulster's meeting with La Rochelle
Ulster centre James Hume looks likely to miss Saturday's crucial Heineken Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on Saturday, but the province are hopeful Iain Henderson and John Cooney could return at Kingspan Stadium.