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Louis van Gaal defies Dutch traditions one last time in fitting final game

Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on pens): Barring another daring comeback by the Dutchman, this shootout defeat in the World Cup quarter-finals will mark his farewell to the sport

The Independent UK

Momentum, masses and Lionel Messi magic all in Argentina’s favour as World Cup dream continues

Lusail Stadium holds nearly 90,000 spectators and, at the highest point of its steep, undulating stands, fans have a birds-eye view of the match unfolding below.

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi: an emblem of the transient fragility of human beauty

Argentina’s maestro moves closer to emulating Maradona and inspiring a team far from world beaters to win the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

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Lionel Messi urges Fifa to drop Netherlands vs Argentina referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz

The Oranje struck deep into injury time to force extra-time against the Albiceleste, but Lautaro Martinez hit the decisive penalty to end an all-time classic

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker compares Netherlands vs Argentina referee to Mike Dean

Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz produced 17 yellow cards and one red card during Argentina's victory over Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-finals, which needed extra time and penalties to decide a winner

Daily Mirror

Virgil van Dijk misses penalty as another Liverpool star exits World Cup

Another Liverpool player is out of the World Cup as Virgil van Dijk becomes the latest player knocked out of the tournament

Liverpool Echo

Today at the World Cup: Croatia and Argentina reach semi-finals on penalties

Only one South American giant made it through to the last four in Qatar.

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Argentina edge Netherlands in shootout to win World Cup quarter-final thriller

Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the World Cup quarter-final

The Guardian - UK

Argentina into World Cup semi-finals after penalty shootout win over Netherlands

Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on pens): Lionel Messi’s bid for a first World Cup crown goes on as Argentina win dramatic quarter-final

The Independent UK

Netherlands vs Argentina player ratings as Lionel Messi advances despite Wout Weghorst heroics

The Oranje struck deep into injury time to force extra-time against the Albiceleste, but Lautaro Martinez hit the decisive penalty to end an all-time classic

The Independent UK

Argentina saves Latin-American honour by beating Netherlands to make World Cup semi-finals

Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 in a penalty shootout to keep Lionel Messi's World Cup dream alive on Friday after the Dutch had snatched a 2-2 draw from the jaws of defeat in an extraordinary quarter-final.

France 24

Argentina player ratings vs Netherlands: Lionel Messi incredible but Emi Martinez the true hero

Argentina are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup and will face Croatia after beating the Netherlands on penalties.

Evening Standard

Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (3-4 pens): Lautaro Martinez nets winning penalty to seal World Cup semi-final spot

Argentina took another step towards World Cup glory as they beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals.

Evening Standard

Argentina beats the Netherlands in penalty kicks at the World Cup quarterfinals

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a quarterfinal victory over the Netherlands in a penalty kick shootout. Messi had a goal, an assist and scored in the shootout. Argentina will take on Croatia next.

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The Independent UK

Argentina survive after Louis van Gaal’s tweaks spoil Lionel Scaloni’s gameplan

Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on pens): Scaloni’s gamble on starting three at the back nearly paid off, until Wout Weghorst scored two off the bench to force a shootout

Daily Mirror

Argentina narrowly beat Netherlands on penalties in World Cup thriller - 5 talking points

NETHERLANDS 2-2 ARGENTINA (AET 3-4): Wout Weghorst was the Netherlands' super-sub after Argentina went ahead through goals from Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi but the Dutch crashed out on penalties

Daily Mirror

Angel Di Maria furiously throws bottle in reaction to Wout Weghorst's equaliser

Argentina watched their two-goal lead evaporate in the closing stages of their World Cup quarter-final with Netherlands thanks to a quick-fire double from Wout Weghorst

Daily Mirror

Match of the Day pundits blown away by Lionel Messi assist for Argentina

Lionel Messi produced his typical magic as he played a key role in Argentina’s opening goal in their World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands and left a number of pundits purring

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The Guardian - US

Blue day for Brazil’s yellow-shirted fans after shock World Cup exit

Supporters back home left stunned as Seleçao’s bid for a sixth world title ends in penalty shootout loss to Croatia

Football London

'Magic!' - Andy Murray leads reaction to Lionel Messi's assist for Argentina vs Netherlands

Lionel Messi is hoping to achieve World Cup glory with Argentina in what could be his final major international tournament as he continues to carry the weight of a nation on his shoulders

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Survives Dutch Comeback to Win PK Shootout

The Dutch scored twice after the 82nd minute to erase a two-goal deficit, but Argentina prevailed in a shootout to advance to the semifinals.

The Guardian - UK

Argentina into World Cup semi-final after beating Netherlands on penalties – as it happened

Lionel Messi’s World Cup dream is still alive after Argentina finally overcame the Netherlands in a dramatic, ill-tempered classic

The Independent UK

Netherlands vs Argentina team news and confirmed line-ups for World Cup quarter-final tonight

Lionel Messi is back with the Albiceleste and meet Louis Van Gaal’s Oranje

The Independent UK

Netherlands vs Argentina LIVE: World Cup 2022 result as Lionel Messi leads side to penalty shootout glory

Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on pens): Lionel Messi’s bid for a first World Cup crown goes on as Argentina win dramatic quarter-final

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | One of These Eight Teams Will Win the World Cup

The quarterfinals get underway this weekend.

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