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Romero plays hero as Messi, Argentina suffer massive scare

Cristian Romero scored an extra-time winner, Lionel Messi grabbed a goal, but Argentina were given a real scare by Cape Verde in an uncomfortable 3-2 win to advance to the World Cup Round of 16. Argentina surrendered the lead twice, and needed extra time to finally gain daylight from a Cape Verde side that, in truth, deserved so much more.

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Explained: Why Ronaldo gets more criticism than Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo retains the ability to make “people shut their mouth”, Louis Saha has told GOAL, with a former Manchester United team-mate of CR7 explaining why the Portuguese superstar attracts more criticism than fellow GOAT Lionel Messi. Both men are currently on 2026 World Cup duty, with more questions being put to an evergreen European frontman than his eternal South American rival is facing.

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Scaloni addresses Messi reliance ahead of Cape Verde tie

Lionel Scaloni has defended Argentina's attacking variety ahead of their World Cup knockout opener against tournament surprise package Cape Verde in Miami. The manager insists he remains completely unconcerned by his talismanic captain's heavy goalscoring burden, despite the veteran forward netting six goals during the group stage.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
13Berwick crestBerwick34126164248-642
W
L
L
L
W
14East Stirlingshire crestEast Stirlingshire34124185868-1040
L
W
L
W
W
15Broomhill FC crestBroomhill FC34116175659-339
W
D
W
L
D
16Gala Fairydean Rovers crestGala Fairydean Rovers3495204587-4232
L
L
D
W
L
17Gretna FC 2008 crestGretna FC 200834332826114-8812
W
L
L
D
L
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