Lionel Messi Jokes Cabo Verde Players ‘Were Just Hitting Me’ During Photo Line Up

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Lionel Messi Jokes Cabo Verde Players ‘Were Just Hitting Me’ During Photo Line Up

Messi laughed after Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cabo Verde as opposing players lined up for photos, autographs and his jersey during his post-match interview in the Round of 32. Asked how the same players who made him suffer now wanted souvenirs, he joked, “They even asked for my jersey ... but on the field, they were just hitting me.”

By Nischay Rathore

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Tuchel dismissed reports the squad could use Viagra to manage altitude sickness before facing Mexico at Estadio Azteca, saying, “That is not true.” The Round of 16 venue sits 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level, where thinner air may challenge England after limited acclimatization. He added, “We’re not here for revenge,” referring to hostile treatment by local fans.

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Vozinha said Messi hugged him after Cape Verde’s 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina and told him, “You are great. Your people should be proud of you.” The 40-year-old goalkeeper called it “incredible,” saying praise from the Argentina captain “means a lot” after his side’s valiant World Cup run ended in the Round of 32.

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England have reportedly described their Mexico buildup as “sabotage” after logistical issues, schedule uncertainty and a hotel leak before Sunday’s Round of 16 match. Hundreds of Mexican fans gathered outside Thomas Tuchel’s team hotel with boos. The FA then secured FIFA approval for road blockades, tighter checks and extra security to protect players’ rest in Mexico City.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Says Paraguay Tactics Would Get Him ‘Four Red Cards’

Ibrahimovic said Paraguay’s tactics tested France beyond football, forcing them to “stay composed” and not “fall for the trick.” He admitted, “I would get four red cards in this game,” if targeted. France answered differently, he said, by staying relaxed: “Smile, score goals, win the game,” sealing a 1-0 World Cup Round of 16 victory over Paraguay.

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Mbappé sounded off after France beat Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16, saying they “did not want to play football” and France were “better.” “If they tell us to f*** off, we will also tell them to f*** off,” he said. He added France can “get our hands dirty” when needed after Paraguay’s aggression in Philadelphia.

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