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Messi will star for the good of Argentina - Sampaoli
Franco Armani Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has endured an underwhelming World Cup so far but Jorge Sampaoli is backing him to salvage their hopes.
Defiant Sampaoli hits back at 'criminal' critics
Jorge Sampaoli Moya Argentina's World Cup bid might be on the brink of collapse, but head coach Jorge Sampaoli backed them to turn things around versus Nigeria.
Idowu wants to make it Messi's World Cup farewell
Gernot Rhor Brian Idowu is relishing sharing the same pitch as Argentina superstar Lionel Messi but insists there will be no room for sentiment.
Messi is frustrated and hungry – Mascherano
Javier Mascherano Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi was frustrated but eager to respond at Russia 2018.
Nigeria v Argentina: All eyes on Messi to rescue final World Cup chance
Ahmed Musa Two days after his 31st birthday, Lionel Messi will face Nigeria desperately hoping to salvage Argentina's torrid Russia 2018 campaign.
Nigeria goalkeeper Ikeme in remission after year-long cancer battle
Carl Ikeme Nigeria are on track to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages and there has been more good news for their goalkeeper Carl Ikeme.
World Cup, day nine: the things you might have missed
FIFA World Cup Brazil leave it late to beat Costa Rica, Ahmed Musa stars in Nigeria's 2-0 over Iceland and Switzerland come from behind to beat Serbia 2-1
Musa shows Messi how it's done to set up critical Argentina showdown
Ahmed Musa Ahmed Musa produced the goods for Nigeria when they most needed them, meaning they will face off against Argentina for a last-16 spot.
