Sergio Aguero has slammed referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz after his performance in Argentina's World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands. Argentina were in control But Dutch fight back to 2-2 Lahoz was card-happy throughout WHAT HAPPENED? The Spanish referee managed the World Cup quarter-final game in a baffling manner, allowing it to descend into chaos at times as he handed out 14 yel...Full Story »

Argentina claimed a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Netherlands on Friday to claim a spot in the World Cup semifinals after initially throwing away a two-goal lead in a late collapse in regulation time. Lionel Messi converted his penalty in the shootout and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez saved two attempts. Lautaro Martinez scored the clinching penalty. The match fini...Full Story »

A World Cup clash between the Netherlands and Argentina evokes memories of famous goals over the decades and Memphis Depay is hoping another can get the Dutch to the semi-finals in Qatar.Dutch fans of a certain vintage get misty-eyed over memories of Johan Cruyff masterminding their 4-0 demolition of Argentina in 1974 but then must forget their 3-1 extra-time defeat in the final four years later...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI celebrated Argentina's qualification to the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals by spending some quality time with the family. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Messi led the Albiceleste to a 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday as he opened the scoring before Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez sealed the win. Lionel Messi enjoyed some down time with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo The Argentina...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Argentina defeat Australia 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinalsThe quest continues.     Messi carrying Argentina every game     NETHERLANDS KNOCK OUT USA TO REACH THE QUARTERFINALS     G Jesus needs knee surgery and will miss 1-3 months, per reports out of Brazil     Netherlands 3-1 USA   &n...Full Story »

  N'Golo Kante could leave Chelsea in 2023 after six years at the club. Kante has become one constant in an ever-changing Chelsea side in recent years but his injury history as of late has likely raised concerns for Graham Potter. He is yet to play under the new manager having picked up a hamstring injury in August, which has kept him sidelined since the issue was sustained. Whe...Full Story »

Lionel Messi described Argentina’s relationship with their fans as “something beautiful” after they beat Australia 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.Messi marked his 1,000th senior appearance with the opening goal and Julian Alvarez put them in control by making it 2-0 early in the second half.Craig Goodwin’s deflected shot gave Australia a lifeline, but Argentina...Full Story »

Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th senior appearance with the opening goal as Argentina booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals by beating Australia 2-1.Messi produced the first moment of quality to break the deadlock towards the end of the first half and Julian Alvarez pounced on a goalkeeping error to put two-time world champions Argentina in full control early in the second.Australia ...Full Story »

Goals from Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez of Manchester City sent them through to the knockouts with a 2-0 win against Poland. The passport officer raised his hands in the air and celebrated an Argentina goal Credit: https://twitter.com/FaacuLopez__/status/1598102427303309313 Unfortunately, he had a bewildered women's passport in his hand at the time Credit: https://tw...Full Story »

Poland scraped into the last 16 of the World Cup on goal difference after a backs to the walls performance saw them lose 2-0 to Group C winners Argentina.With the group on a knife edge heading into the final round of fixtures, Mexico conceded a last-gasp goal in a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia, sending Poland through after it had seemed for much of the second half that they would advance purely ...Full Story »

  Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has, on Saturday night, spoken publicly on the recent speculation that he has been struggling with an ankle injury. For those not aware, chatter surrounding Messi's wellbeing took its place front and centre in the headlines across Argentina in the week leading up to the Albiceleste's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia. This came amid widespread ...Full Story »

  One of the most attractive matches in the second round of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup was Argentina vs. Mexico, and that's why FIFA placed it in primetime and at the biggest venue in Qatar, Lusail Iconic Stadium, which has capacity for 80,000 fans, and will host the World Cup final. Lionel Messi opened the scoreboard on the second half for Argentina and proved key to have them con...Full Story »

SAUDI ARABIA boss Herve Renard produced an incredible half-time team talk to inspire his team's shock victory over Argentina. Renard's men were 1-0 down to Lionel Messi's Argentina, with the Barcelona legend opening the scoring from the spot. Herve Renard produced an incredible half-time team talk to inspire victory over Argentina Saudi Arabia went on to beat Argentina And Saudi Arabia were ...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Cristiano Ronaldo & Manchester United's Relationship has come to an END, not The Perfect Ending but it is what it is.     The GOAT falls off Tuwaiq mountains     France kick off their World Cup defense with a 4-1 win over Australia     Memo Ochoa literally every World Cup:        ...Full Story »

Saudi Arabia put together one of the greatest World Cup shockers of all time when they beat Lionel Messi and co 2-1 in the group stage. Saudi Arabian fans erupted into wild celebrations after the win over Argentina One Saudi Arabian fan went so crazy he ripped a door off its hinges Saudi have sprung the biggest shock fo the World Cup so far Credit: PA Messi opened the scoring after just 10 m...Full Story »

Axed Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is being offered to Chelsea. The Portuguese attacker saw his contract terminated by the Red Devils following his interview with Piers Morgan. Now a free agent the 37-year-old will be on the lookout for his next club. And he may not have to wait that long as Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is keen on bringing him to Stamford Bridge according to CBS ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi said Argentina have "no excuses" for their astonishing 2-1 defeat to lowly Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, one of the greatest World Cup shocks of all time. The South Americans came to Qatar on a 36-match unbeaten run stretching back to 2019, and were considered by many to be the tournament favourites. But they got off to a disastrous start when the Saudis(opens in new tab), ranked 51s...Full Story »

Saudi Arabia head coach Herve Renard said the stars aligned in a “completely crazy” comeback win against Argentina that goes down as one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever.Few expected anything other than a Lionel Messi-inspired cakewalk at the Lusail Stadium, where the 35-year-old’s early penalty only furthered that feeling.Argentina went on to have three goals disallowed fo...Full Story »

Even the strictly sober Saudis must have fancied a Bud to toast the most remarkable result in their football history and one which is sending shockwaves through the World Cup. Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty From a goal down after ten minutes and three hair’s-breadth offside decis...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has dismissed "rumours" about his fitness and said he is ready to lead Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar. There have been suggestions that Messi has been missing parts of training sessions because of an ankle injury but the Paris Saint-Germain forward said he will play against Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday. "I'm feeling well," Messi told a news conference on Mond...Full Story »