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Cubarsi explains dramatic last minute block in World Cup final

Barcelona starlet Pau Cubarsi has opened up on the heart-stopping moment he secured World Cup glory for Spain with a desperate last-minute goal-line intervention. The teenage defender proved to be the hero in the final against Argentina, producing a block that will live long in the memory of La Roja supporters.

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A secret move: Barcelona weighing up Lisandro Martinez and Uruguay star to bolster defence

Barcelona are continuing their efforts to strengthen their defensive line during the upcoming winter transfer window, as the club sent an envoy to follow the match between Argentina and Uruguay at the "La Bombonera" stadium, in order to monitor the Argentine Lisandro Martinez, as well as a Uruguayan talent who did not get the chance to feature.

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Argentina and Portugal refuse life without Messi and Ronaldo

Argentina and Portugal have begun the post-Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo era in a similar fashion, with both sides losing their first match following the international retirements of the two captains, in a scene that highlights the scale of the challenge awaiting the two giants.

Scaloni speaks on empty seats as post-Messi Argentina lose to Uruguay

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has called for patience after his side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay in their first major outing since Lionel Messi’s retirement. The match was played in front of a noticeably sparse crowd at La Bombonera, marking a stark contrast to the usual atmosphere surrounding the world champions.

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Argentina flop without Messi: lose to Uruguay. And Samuel leaves

The new era for Argentina’s national team without Lionel Messi gets off to a bad start. At La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, half-empty for the occasion, the Albiceleste lose a friendly against Uruguay in Scaloni’s side’s first outing since Lionel Messi’s retirement from the Seleccion.

Messi's absence exposes the frailty: Uruguay beat Argentina at La Bombonera

Argentina suffered a disappointing defeat to Uruguay in their first match of the post-Lionel Messi era, which also came after the renewal of coach Lionel Scaloni's contract until 2030, as they fell at the Bombonera stadium in an encounter that lacked excitement and the technical level expected, with the exception of the uprising led by Prestianni during the final minutes.