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France Forward Mbappe Great, Argentina Forward Messi Incomparable - France Captain Lloris

France Forward Mbappe Great, Argentina Forward Messi Incomparable - France Captain Lloris

KAZAN, June 29 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said Friday that his teammate forward Kylian Mbappe was a great player, but he still could not be compared to Argentina forward and captain Messi. 30 Jun 2018
France must minimise Messi's contribution - Deschamps

France must minimise Messi's contribution - Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps said his side should do their best to minimise Argentina captain's contribution in their upcoming FIFA World Cup encounter, which will be held in Kazan on Sunday (12am AEST). 30 Jun 2018
France Captain Lloris Says Team Have ‘Talent, Drive’ to Further Advance in World Cup

France Captain Lloris Says Team Have ‘Talent, Drive’ to Further Advance in World Cup

KAZAN, June 29 (Sputnik) - France captain Hugo Lloris said on Friday that his team had “the talent and the drive” to win Argentina in the upcoming Round of 16 match and further advance in the FIFA World Cup. 30 Jun 2018
Many Argentina Players Can Propel Team to Quarterfinals, Not Only Messi - France Captain

Many Argentina Players Can Propel Team to Quarterfinals, Not Only Messi - France Captain

KAZAN, June 29 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said Friday that not only Argentina captain Lionel Messi could propel his side to the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, but many of his teammates as well. 29 Jun 2018
Messi graffiti painted in Kazan ahead of Argentina's arrival

Messi graffiti painted in Kazan ahead of Argentina's arrival

Graffiti depicting Argentina striker and captain Lionel Messi was painted outside the Ramada Hotel where his side will arrive in the next few hours and where they will be staying. 29 Jun 2018
Mural of Messi to be painted in Kazan

Mural of Messi to be painted in Kazan

A graffiti mural depicting Lionel Messi will be painted in the Russian city of Kazan, where the Argentina play France on Sunday morning AEST. 28 Jun 2018
Rigoni says St. Petersburg Stadium is the best of the World Cup

Rigoni says St. Petersburg Stadium is the best of the World Cup

Zenit St. Petersburg's Argentine midfielder Emiliano Rigoni said Wednesday that the St. Petersburg Stadium was the best of all the arenas hosting the 2018 World Cup and that the 100th goal of the tournament was scored there deservedly. 28 Jun 2018
Crespo says France are favorites against Argentina

Crespo says France are favorites against Argentina

France are the favorites to win their round of 16 match against Argentina at the 2018 World Cup, former Argentina striker Hernan Crespo said Wednesday. 28 Jun 2018
FIFA 'took note' of Maradona's antics

FIFA 'took note' of Maradona's antics

FIFA has taken note of Argentina legend Diego Maradona's behavior from the World Cup encounter between Argentina and Nigeria, UK media have reported. 27 Jun 2018
Rojo: Our World Cup starts now

Rojo: Our World Cup starts now

Argentina defender Marcos Rojo says his team are ready to start over in the World Cup after beating Nigeria 2-1 to secure a berth in the last 16. 27 Jun 2018
Sampaoli 'asked Messi' for advice on Aguero sub

Sampaoli 'asked Messi' for advice on Aguero sub

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli asked Lionel Messi if he should bring on Sergio Aguero during their win over Nigeria this morning, according to their national media. 27 Jun 2018
Argentina star Maradona risks becoming 'laughing stock' - Lineker

Argentina star Maradona risks becoming 'laughing stock' - Lineker

Former England striker Gary Lineker, who hosted the World Cup draw in Moscow in December, said former World Cup champion Diego Maradona risked becoming "laughing stock" after his obscene gesture in the World Cup encounter between Argentina and Nigeria. 27 Jun 2018
Argentina Forward Meza 'Happy' to Qualify for FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage

Argentina Forward Meza 'Happy' to Qualify for FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage

ST. PETERSBURG, June 27 (Sputnik) - Argentina forward Maximiliano Meza said Wednesday that he was "happy" to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 27 Jun 2018
Mikel: Referee failed to award 'clear penalty' against Argentina

Mikel: Referee failed to award 'clear penalty' against Argentina

Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel said that the referee, who officiated his team's final Group D match against Argentina, did not award his side a "clear penalty" for a handball despite consulting the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. 27 Jun 2018
Messi expects tough game against 'explosive' France

Messi expects tough game against 'explosive' France

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said his side's next round of 16 match against France is going to be very difficult. 27 Jun 2018
Rohr praises Idowu for dealing with Messi

Rohr praises Idowu for dealing with Messi

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said on Tuesday night that he was happy with defender Brian Idowu's performance how he dealt with Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi, despite their 2-1 loss which knocked them out of the tournament. 27 Jun 2018

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