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Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career

Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career

Summary

Lionel Messi helped Argentina come back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt in a dramatic World Cup match. Argentina scored three goals in the final 14 minutes, with Messi playing a key role despite missing a penalty earlier.

Key Facts

  • Argentina was losing 2-0 to Egypt with less than 20 minutes left in the match.
  • Lionel Messi missed a penalty saved by Egypt’s goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir.
  • Argentina scored three goals in the last 14 minutes to win the game.
  • Messi assisted one goal and scored a key goal himself.
  • Egypt had a goal disallowed by video assistant referee (VAR) for a foul.
  • Argentina will play a quarter-final match against Switzerland or Colombia.
  • Messi is 39 years old and this victory adds another highlight to his World Cup career.
  • Messi’s teammates celebrated by lifting him in the air in front of their fans.
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