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Topic: Argentina

‘I’m going to keep at it.’ Lionel Messi says he’s open to playing in 2026 World Cup

After scoring seven goals in the 2022 World Cup, Messi could become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer if he suits up in 2026.

Messi & Co. take choppers after heaving millions force Argentina team off open-bus parade

The Argentine capital has been in party mode since the team's dramatic victory, which has helped mask economic woes in the nation battling one of the world's highest inflation rates.

‘We did it, thanks to Messi’ — Argentina fans flood streets after World Cup win

Bearing flags, hats and the country's iconic blue-and-white jerseys, Argentines took over Buenos Aires' downtown and other iconic spots within minutes after the win.

From presidents to Pele: How leaders & sporting legends reacted to Argentina’s win

Brazilian football great Pele said that 'legend Diego is smiling now' while Roger Federer praised Messi, saying 'time and time again you have redefined greatness'.

‘We did it! Go Argentina!’ Messi’s touching note after the World Cup triumph.

In his final FIFA World Cup, Messi was in top form throughout the tournament, from scoring crucial goals to assisting his teammates in scoring, the 35-year-old legend did it all.

He smiled, he paused, he hoisted — Messi lifts World Cup after final for the ages

For all the accolades, all the awards, the riches and titles, there had been one stain on his career resume, and it was one Messi erased forever on a magical World Cup night for Argentina.

Argentina win FIFA World Cup 2022 final in shootout, win trophy after 36 years

The South American nation won their third World Cup in an extraordinary final Sunday as they beat France 4-2 on penalties after Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-3 draw.

‘Representing my country is an emotional thing,’ says Argentina coach after win against Croatia

Coach Lionel Scaloni on Tuesday dedicated the team's recent success to their fans from the country who gave them support & strength despite their loss against Saudi Arabia in their first game.

‘A deserved defeat’: Croatia coach Dalic says team was undone by ‘true Messi’ performance

Dalic said the penalty awarded was a bit 'suspicious' but chose not to dwell on the referee's decision, lamenting his side's sterile possession in the opening stages before they conceded.

Lionel Messi confirms final at Qatar will be his last World Cup match

Messi led Argentina to 3-0 win over Croatia in their semi-final Tuesday and will earn 172nd cap at the weekend when he tries to bring them their first World Cup title since 1986.

On Camera

Dusting off Delhi’s air — clean construction must replace blanket bans

In FY 2022–23, Delhi estimated that 1.46 million tonnes of C&D waste from various government departments would be recycled, but achieved only a third of this amount.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.