Lionel Messi Chases Yet Another World Cup Record in Argentina's Clash Against Cabo Verde

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Lionel Messi Chases Yet Another World Cup Record in Argentina's Clash Against Cabo Verde

Messi enters Argentina’s Round of 32 clash with Cabo Verde one goal from becoming the first player to score 20 World Cup goals. The chase runs into 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the tournament’s breakout names. Argentina’s knockout test now carries a duel inside the tie, with Egypt waiting for the winner next, for the Round of 16.

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