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Added on the 11/10/2017 13:00:00 - Copyright : AFP EN
Five-time world player of the year Lionel Messi suffers more World Cup heartbreak with Argentina unable to match France's firepower in a thrilling 4-3 World Cup last-16 tie. Widely considered one of the greatest players ever, the Barcelona star is still looked upon unfavourably by many in his homeland compared with Diego Maradona, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986.
Wonderkid Kylian Mbappe sends Lionel Messi home empty-handed following a seven-goal thriller that saw France roar back against Argentina to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
France are confident of a win against Argentina on Saturday, despite having to play against "extraordinary" striker Messi, defender Samuel Umtiti says during a press conference.
Argentina fans cheer their national team after they survived and won a crucial World Cup against Nigeria, 2-1, to advance to the round of 16, saying they have placed their faith in forward Lionel Messi for the next game against France.
Hundreds of residents of Bronnitsy, southeast of Moscow, celebrate Lionel Messi’s 31st birthday with a massive cake and dance performances.
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