A bold and brilliant Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as they came from behind to stun two-time winners Argentina in a fantastic Group C opener in Lusail. Lionel Messi had given Argentina the lead from a penalty but two quick fire second half goals landed a seismic win for the Saudis.
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Lionel Messi and Angel di Maria shone as Argentina beat Italy at Wembley in the Finalissima – a renewal of the contest between the champions of Europe and South America. Messi set up Lautaro Martinez to open the scoring with Di Maria adding a second before Messi teed up Paulo Dybala for a late third.
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Argentina defied the odds and history to claim their first Copa America success in 28 years defeating Brazil 1-0 at the Maracanã. Ángel Di María scored the only goal of the game as the weight of a nation was lifted from the shoulders of Lionel Messi who finally tasted success with his beloved Argentina.
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