2018 Fifa World Cup

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  The Story Of Lionel Messi And A 'Lucky' Red Ribbon

  Lionel Messi wore a 'lucky red ribbon' during the FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign with Argentina. He was first gifted the ribbon by a reporter in Russia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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  Watch: Angel Di Maria's Stunner Gives Argentina 2-0 Lead vs France In FIFA World Cup Final

  FIFA World Cup: The South Americans had an edge in the game with a 2-0 lead before Kylian Mbappe struck twice to bring the 2018 champions back in the game

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  Argentina's Lionel Scaloni On Cusp Of Joining World Cup Coaching Greats

  Thrust into the hotseat on an interim basis in 2018 after Jorge Sampaoli's tempestuous reign ended, Scaloni, 44, has made the job his own -- leading the Albiceleste to the brink of a third World Cup crown

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  Argentina vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2022, Semi-Final Highlights: Lionel Messi Teams Up With Alvarez To Fire Argentina To 6th World Cup Final

  FIFA World Cup 2022 Argentina and Croatia Semi-Final Highlights: A Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina thumped 2018 runners-up Croatia 3-0 to set up a World Cup final against either France or Morocco.

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  Croatia Beat Japan 3-1 (1-1) On Penalties To Reach FIFA World Cup Quarter-Finals

  Daizen Maeda gave Japan a half-time lead and Ivan Perisic headed home an equaliser for the 2018 runners-up before goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three of four penalties as Croatia won the shoot-out 3-1.

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  Watch: Son Heung-min Cries "Tears Of Happiness" As South Korea Reach Qatar World Cup Last 16

  After crying tears of sorrow in the last two World Cups, with South Korea eliminated in the group stage in both 2014 and 2018, Son Heung-min was finally able to shed tears of joy.

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  FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia 'Will Not Be Fooled' By Belgium Rumours

  The 2018 runners-up need to avoid defeat on Thursday to be sure of qualification for the last 16, while Belgium likely need all three points. Belgian coach Roberto Martinez hit out at "fake news" after media reports of a rift in his squad.

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  Belgium Played With 'Fear Of Losing', Admits Manager Roberto Martinez

  The world's second-ranked side will have to beat 2018 runners-up Croatia on Thursday to be sure of a last-16 place after their 2-0 loss at the Al Thumama Stadium.

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  Kylian Mbappe Double Sinks Denmark, Takes France Into World Cup Last 16

  Having scored four during France's victorious 2018 campaign and one against Australia, Mbappe now has seven goals in nine World Cup appearances.

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  Belgium's 'Golden Generation' Past Best, Admits Eden Hazard

  Belgium, who finished third at the tournament in Russia in 2018, are still ranked second in the world but many of the much-vaunted "Golden Generation" are now in their 30s

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  Solid Morocco Hold Luka Modric's Croatia At World Cup

  Morocco took the game to a Croatia side featuring four players who started the 2018 final but struggled to create genuine chances against a defence marshalled by the experienced Dejan Lovren

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  FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022, Morocco vs Croatia, Group F: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

  2018 World Cup runner-up Croatia will face Morocco in their first match of the 2022 edition

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  Germany Eye World Cup Redemption As Croatia, Spain Kick Off

  Germany begin their path to World Cup redemption on Wednesday after the 2018 horror show in Russia, with Spain and Croatia also kicking off their campaigns in Qatar.

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  Explained: The "Champions Curse" In FIFA World Cup. Can France Evade It?

  The "Champions Curse" has already hurt a few FIFA World Cup champions. Germany were eliminated in the group stage in 2018 and France would hope to avoid going through the same in the 2022 edition of the tournament.

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  Virgil Van Dijk Ready To Lead Resurgent Dutch At World Cup

  As the Netherlands return to the World Cup after missing out in 2018 they will be led by Virgil van Dijk, who has grown into one of the game's best defenders.