LIONEL MESSI

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Lionel Messi benched for Argentina's World Cup clash with Jordan

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Lionel Messi would start on the bench when the reigning FIFA World Cup champions face Jordan in their final Group F match at Dallas Stadium on Saturday.

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Lionel Messi 'tired' but happy with FIFA World Cup record-breaking night for Argentina

Lionel Messi added another remarkable chapter to his legendary career as he became the highest-scoring player in FIFA World Cup history during Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.

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Magical Messi breaks World Cup record with brace as Argentina ease past Austria

Lionel Messi made history with a brace of goals as Argentina eased past Austria in their FIFA World Cup Group J encounter in Dallas, Texas, on Monday.

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Lionel Messi eyes historic 'greatest FIFA World Cup goalscorer' accolade vs Austria

Lionel Messi has moved within one goal of becoming the greatest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history as Argentina prepared to face Austria in Dallas on Monday.

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Algeria captain Mandi praises 'ruthless' Lionel Messi after loss to Argentina

Algeria defender and captain Aissa Mandi has heaped praise on hat-trick hero Lionel Messi following the 3-0 defeat to Argentina in Kansas City on Wednesday.

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Lionel Messi reveals reason behind tears after historic World Cup hat-trick

Lionel Messi revealed that the tears he shed after scoring in Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria were caused by personal difficulties away from football, following a historic night that saw him equal the tournament's scoring record.

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