Miroslav Klose Reveals “Very Moving” Lionel Messi Phone Call

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Miroslav Klose Reveals “Very Moving” Lionel Messi Phone Call

Klose said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni arranged a call with Messi after the forward equalled his World Cup goals record with a hat trick against Algeria. The former Germany striker called Messi “the best footballer of all time” and “a brutal phenomenon,” saying the conversation was “very moving.” He added that Messi promised to send him a signed jersey.

By Tanish Chachra

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Hossam Hassan Says Egypt’s Argentina Loss Was “Not Fair”

Hassan praised Egypt’s historic performance after the 3-2 World Cup loss to Argentina but said, “what happens is not fair.” He suggested key calls hurt his team, claimed “there are things that don’t happen in the stadium,” and apologized to Egyptian, Arab and African fans. The coach said outside factors made a cruel defeat harder to accept.

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about 2 hours ago

Mostafa Ziko Blames Referee After Egypt’s Argentina Exit

Ziko criticized the referee after Egypt’s 3-2 loss to Argentina, repeatedly shouting, “No fear” and calling a decision “clear and obvious.” Asked for a message to Egyptian fans, he apologized and said, “We wanted to make them happy today.” He added, “Not by our hands, but by the hands of the referee,” before congratulating Argentina on air.

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Josh Hart Declares Messi Has Ended the GOAT Conversation After Argentina's 3-2 Comeback

about 3 hours ago

Josh Hart Declares Messi Has Ended the GOAT Conversation After Argentina's 3-2 Comeback

Hart posted "Messi has ended the GOAT conversation" on X after Argentina came back from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in their World Cup quarterfinal. Messi has now scored 21 World Cup goals across five tournaments, the most in men's World Cup history. The 38-year-old also had an assist in the comeback win.

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James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz Lead Colombia XI vs Switzerland

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James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz Lead Colombia XI vs Switzerland

Colombia’s XI against Switzerland is Camilo Vargas; Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Johan Mojica; Jefferson Lerma, Gustavo Puerta; Jhon Arias, James, Luis Díaz; Luis Suárez. James captains Lorenzo’s side in the World Cup Round of 16, with Diaz wide, Suarez leading the line and David Ospina, Yerry Mina, Richard Ríos and Jhon Cordoba among the substitutes.

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Lionel Messi Breaks Diego Maradona’s World Cup Assist Record vs Egypt

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Lionel Messi Breaks Diego Maradona’s World Cup Assist Record vs Egypt

Messi set up Cristian Romero during Argentina’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Egypt in Atlanta, registering his ninth assist at the tournament. The delivery moved him past Maradona for the most World Cup assists by an Argentine player. Argentina advanced 3-2, with Messi adding another record to his historic tournament resume on Tuesday night.

By Tanish Chachra

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