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February

Lionel Messi never left the bench for the game in Hong Kong.

Messi apologises again after China’s wrath over no show

The Inter Miami star said his decision to sit on the sidelines rather than play in a match in Hong Kong this month was not political.

  • Richard Frost

December 2022

Off to the the final again. France celebrate their win against Morocco on Wednesday (Thursday AEDT).

Dream World Cup final in store as France ends Morocco’s fairytale run

It’s the dream final for many, with France looking to repeat Brazil’s 1962 effort and Argentina on a mission to win the trophy in Lionel Messi’s last World Cup.

  • Steve Douglas
The Socceroos’ campaign is over after a brave, thrilling, captivating 2-1 defeat in the round of 16.

‘We belong at this level’: Socceroos shine, Matildas to make waves

Tens of thousands of fans gathered in Melbourne’s Federation Square and Sydney’s Darling Harbour to watch on outdoor screens.

  • Max Mason
Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against the Socceroos.

‘The mistake cost us’: Australia crashes out of World Cup

Australia’s World Cup dream has come to a brutal end after a moment of finesse from Lionel Messi and a brain explosion from goalkeeper Mat Ryan.

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  • Gus McCubbing
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the World Cup group C soccer match against Mexico.

The eye-popping difference between Argentina and Socceroo price tags

The South American squad is worth $900 million more than Australia’s, but that hasn’t stopped Football Australia boss James Johnson from believing in miracles.

  • Gus McCubbing
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November 2022

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrate after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Mercurial Mbappe fires France into last 16 after win over Denmark

Lionel Messi reignites Argentina’s hopes in win over Mexico; France is first to advance after beating Denmark; Australia has it all to play for after beating Tunisia; giant killing Saudis fall short against Poland.

  • Philip O'Connor
Craig Goodwin celebrates the Socceroos’ goal.

Here’s what happened in the World Cup overnight

The Socceroos took on reigning champions France, Mexico battled Poland, Denmark fought Tunisia – and worst-ranked Saudi Arabia shocked favourites Argentina.

  • Julien Pretot

May 2022

Diego Maradona tickles the ball over the head of England’s Peter Shilton to give Argentina a 1-0 lead at the Azteca Stadium.

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ shirt sells for $12.4m in auction record

The late soccer legend wore the No.10 jersey when he scored twice in Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarter-final win over England.

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  • Ben Rumsby

November 2021

Lionel Messi: “It’s incredible to be here again. Two years ago I thought it was the last time.”

Messi claims record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or

The Argentine forward added to his 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019 trophies after winning the Copa America for the first time with his country last July.

  • Julien Pretot

November 2020

Diego Maradona holds up the trophy after Argentina beat West Germany 3-2 in the World Cup final in 1986.

Diego Maradona, Argentine football genius, dead at 60

The sporting legend died after suffering a heart attack, less than a month after his 60th birthday, at his home in the suburbs of Buenos Aires.

  • Andrew Downie

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