The New York Times – Sports:
Argentina and France each scored two goals in regulation, both scored once in extra time, and Argentina won in a penalty shootout, 4-2. See all the highlights from Telemundo and Fox.
Category: Messi, Lionel
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Behind Argentina’s World Cup Magic, an Army of Witches
The New York Times – Sports:
France might have its star Kylian Mbappé, but Argentina has hundreds of “brujas” casting spells to protect Lionel Messi and the rest of its national squad.
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Kylian Mbappé Is Ready to Make Messi’s Moment His Own
The New York Times – Sports:
The France and Argentina stars are teammates at Qatar-owned Paris St.-Germain. But when they collide in the World Cup final, both have much to gain, and a lot to lose.
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Kylian Mbappé Is Ready to Make Messi’s Moment His Own
The New York Times – Sports:
The France and Argentina stars are teammates at Qatar-owned Paris St.-Germain. But when they collide in the World Cup final, both have much to gain, and a lot to lose.
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The World Cup Has Swapped Suffering for Style
The New York Times – Sports:
A common language and a common goal have resulted in a homogenizing of the World Cup’s teams, and a rise in parity.
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What’s Powering Argentina at the World Cup? 1,100 Pounds of Yerba Mate.
The New York Times – Sports:
The herbal drink is beloved by South American players, who have taken it with them around the world — including to Qatar.
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Two Favorites, Two Underdogs, Too Good
The New York Times – Sports:
France and Argentina entered the World Cup as contenders, but Croatia and Morocco have proved to be worthy challengers for the title.
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A Two-Goal Lead Disappears, So Argentina Has to Do It the Hard Way
The New York Times – Sports:
An all-time comeback ends in defeat for the Netherlands as Lionel Messi advances in his last World Cup.