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Switzerland coach Murat Yakin slams "unacceptable" red card after World Cup elimination

Murat Yakin was disappointed with Breel Embolo's sending off as a 10-man Switzerland saw their World Cup dream come to an end with a 2-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina.

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Lionel Messi relishing first match against 'powerhouse' England

Lionel Messi says facing England for the first time will make Argentina's World Cup semi-final even more memorable as the defending champions prepare for a blockbuster clash steeped in football history.

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Lionel Scaloni says Argentina needed to "suffer" to reach World Cup semi-finals

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was proud of the way his side dug deep to overcome Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in their World Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday.

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Argentina outlast 10-man Switzerland in FIFA World Cup extra-time thriller

Argentina left it late, but finally booked a FIFA World Cup semifinal date with England after a 3-1 victory in extra time over a spirited Switzerland in Kansas City on Saturday night.

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Scaloni backs Messi to deliver against Swiss as Argentina chase another World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni wants his side to be remembered for their determination as they prepare to face Switzerland in Saturday's FIFA World Cup quarter-final in Kansas City.

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FIFA's Pierluigi Collina rejects bias claims after Argentina-Egypt controversy

FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the officiating in Argentina's dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

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