Argentina's Group Stage Clash Against Austria Sees Insane Rise in Ticket Prices

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Argentina's Group Stage Clash Against Austria Sees Insane Rise in Ticket Prices

Argentina will play Austria at the Dallas Stadium on Monday, June 22. The cheapest pair of tickets is currently priced at $2,265, up 45% from $1,562 just three days back, making it one of the most expensive group stage games ever. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria to take control of Group J.

By Ankit Sharma

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Ronaldo Nazario Says World Must Accept Lionel Messi as Best Ever

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Ronaldo Nazario Says World Must Accept Lionel Messi as Best Ever

Ronaldo praised Messi after his World Cup hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria on Tuesday made him the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. “Records are made to be broken,” he said, adding, “everything else becomes historic and elegant” when Messi plays. Ronaldo urged the world to accept him as “the best player of all time,” despite lingering doubts around him.

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Portugal and England Take Spotlight in Tonight’s World Cup Action

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Portugal and England Take Spotlight in Tonight’s World Cup Action

Portugal open Group K against DR Congo at 1:00 PM ET before England face Croatia in Group L at 4:00 PM. Ghana meet Panama at 7:00 PM, followed by Uzbekistan vs Colombia at 10:00 PM in Group K. The slate features two Group K fixtures and two Group L games stretching through a loaded World Cup night for fans.

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Marcelo Criticizes Lionel Messi's Unpunished Red Card-Worthy Tackle Against Algeria

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Marcelo Criticizes Lionel Messi's Unpunished Red Card-Worthy Tackle Against Algeria

Former Brazilian defender Marcelo criticized Messi's unpunished tackle on Aissa Mandi during Argentina's 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria on Monday. Marcelo told SporTV: "This is a red card, but because it's Messi, there's nothing." Nedum Onuoha agreed, calling it a red card and criticizing VAR for not intervening. Messi scored a hat-trick after escaping punishment.

By Tanish Chachra

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