Tag: Lionel Messi

Enrique Macaya Marquez Reflects on 18 World Cups and Messi

by Chris Omondi -

Everyone seems eager to capture a photograph with Enrique Macaya Marquez, and Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, is no exception. He took a moment to pose with the broadcaster after his press conference ahead of the World Cup group-stage match against Jordan.Macaya, as he is affectionately known, boasts an incredible story.

Argentina Beat Switzerland to Reach World Cup Semi-Finals

by Chris Omondi -

Argentina's Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez delivered a thrilling performance, scoring in the dying moments of extra time to clinch a dramatic 3-1 victory over 10-man Switzerland in the quarter-finals. This triumph sets the stage for an electrifying semi-final showdown against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.Lionel Messi's Argentina continues its

Mbappe Stars as France Reach World Cup Semi-Finals

by Chris Omondi -

Kylan Mbappe showcased his incredible resilience by bouncing back from an early penalty save to expertly curl a shot into the net, putting France in the lead with a stunning finish. This marked his eighth goal of the tournament, placing him in a tie with Lionel Messi in the race

Argentina Stun Egypt 3-2 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals

by Chris Omondi -

Argentina delivered an incredible comeback, rallying from a 2-0 deficit to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Egypt, extending Lionel Messi’s World Cup journey and propelling them into the quarterfinals.The defending champions found themselves in a precarious position on Tuesday, as goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, coupled with

Mbappe’s Goal Against Paraguay Sends Les Bleus to Quarter-Finals

by Chris Omondi -

Paraguay successfully limited the two-time champions to very few opportunities until substitute Desire Doue was fouled in the box by Brighton's Diego Gomez. Following a video assistant referee (VAR) review, referee Ilgiz Tantashev awarded a penalty.Kylian Mbappe confidently took the penalty, sending Orlando Gill the wrong way and securing France's

Adieu Qatar as Messi lifts FIFA World Cup trophy

by Chris Omondi -

Celebrations rented the world as Merciless Messi messed up France's hopes of lifting World Cup trophy for the second time in a row. It was going to be a historic achievement had the Les Blues won the scintillating match, against the Argentina's La Albiceleste, which was decided on penalty shootouts.