Messi's record 18 World Cup goals cement longevity, redefine greatness
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 22 : Two days from turning 39, already older than Diego Maradona was when he retired from soccer, Lionel Messi cannot stop breaking records.
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Mexico's comfort zone could open door for urgent Czech Republic
MEXICO CITY, June 22 : Mexico have already booked their place in the knockout stage and guaranteed top spot in Group A, but Wednesday's match against the Czech Republic may still carry more risk than the standings suggest.
Cape Verde coach Bubista dreams big after stunning start after devastating defeat
MIAMI: Cape Verde coach Bubista believes his World Cup debutants have proved that dreams can triumph over financial constraints after they claimed another precious point in a 2-2 draw with Uruguay on Monday.
Milestone Messi sends Argentina to World Cup knockout stage
ARLINGTON: Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer when he netted both goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria in Group J in Dallas on Monday (Jun 22) to confirm the holders' place in the last 32.
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.
Argentina's Lionel Messi all-time World Cup leading goalscorer with Nos. 17, 18 in win
Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday in Arlington, Texas.
England have three lions on their shirt, we have 33 million says Ghana's Queiroz
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 22 : England are known the world over for the Three Lions logo on their shirt but Ghana will look to upset them and snatch the points they need to advance to the World Cup knockout stage, with a game to spare, coach Carlos Queiroz said on Monday.
Messi breaks men's World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
June 22 : Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history on Monday, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's match against Austria to surpass Germany striker Miroslav Klose.