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World Cup 2022, day 20: It’s the quarter-finals

Croatia take on five-time World Cup winners Brazil before a Netherlands-Argentina bout in Qatar on December 9.

Al Jazeera

‘Messi is liberated’: Jorge Valdano on Argentina, politics and his goal in ‘86

The former Argentina striker talks to Sid Lowe about his World Cup triumphs and heartbreaks, and the current side’s chances against the Netherlands

The Guardian - UK

Psychic who 'predicted 9/11 and Princess Diana's death' claims England will win World Cup

Anthony Carr claims to have predicted a slew of world events, from September 11 to the election of a German pope. He has now used his 'powers' to predict an England win at the World Cup

Daily Mirror

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Paris Saint-Germain plot transfer talks with Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has suggested the club could look to sign Marcus Rashford this summer.

Evening Standard

Netherlands v Argentina: their previous World Cup meetings

With the Albiceleste set to take on the Oranje in Qatar, we relive the best (and worst) from their previous showdowns

The Guardian - UK

Pablo Zabaleta gets Buenos Aires feel in Qatar as fans flock to World Cup to see Lionel Messi

La Albiceleste’s fervent support outweighs any other nation at the winter tournament.

The Independent UK

Messi resumes World Cup quest as Argentina plays Netherlands

The World Cup quarterfinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands has all the ingredients of a classic

The Independent UK

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Van Gaal emerges as Dutch star ahead of meeting with old foe, Argentina

DOHA: In what would be passion taking on pragmatism, Argentina and Netherlands will play out one of the modern classics of football once again, when they meet to decide who goes on to the semifinals.

The Times of India

Derry City ace Cameron McJannet recalls watching Love Island with Australian World Cup star Harry Souttar

Derry City defender Cameron McJannet was once teammates with Australia international Harry Souttar at Stoke City - and the pair shared the same apartment block.

Irish Mirror

‘A score to settle’: Van Gaal builds up Netherlands for Argentina showdown

After painful 2014 World Cup semi-final the manager wants his squad to puff out their chests in latest encounter

The Guardian - UK

PSG chief explains why mega-rich club won't be signing Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is searching for his next club after having his contract terminated by Manchester United but Nasser Al-Khelaifi has ruled Paris Saint-Germain out of the race to sign him

Daily Mirror

World Cup quarterfinals: Who's in and the storylines to watch

The quarterfinals at the 2022 World Cup begin Friday. Favorites France, Brazil, Argentina are through — as is England, the Netherlands and 2018 finalist Croatia along with Morocco taking on Portugal.

WEKU

How have England’s players rated at the World Cup so far?

We have been recording how England’s players have performed during Qatar, so who’s standing out and who’s struggling to make the grade?

The Independent UK

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson on the 'huge' Scottish Cup Euro guarantee with Hibs derby on horizon

The Jambos earned guaranteed European group stage football this season after finishing third in the Scottish Premiership standings and reaching the Scottish Cup showpiece last term.

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Daily Record

St Mirren star Keanu Baccus describes 'special' Lionel Messi encounter and opens up on World Cup family regret

The Buddies midfielder is back in Paisley after a memorable trip to Qatar that saw him go toe-to-toe with superstars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Christian Eriksen.

Evening Standard

I can beat Lionel Messi from the penalty spot, says Dutch keeper amid Argentina star’s subpar spot-kick stats

The prospect of facing Lionel Messi from the penalty spot in the World Cup quarter-finals does not scare Netherlands goalkeeper Andries Noppert.

Daily Mirror

Jamie Carragher names his best-ever World Cup XI using one player from each country

Pundits have picked their all-time World Cup XIs, using only one player from each country, with legends like Pele, Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff proving popular

Daily Mirror

Virgil van Dijk debunks Lionel Messi theory ahead of Netherlands vs Argentina clash

The Netherlands and Argentina will meet in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Friday, with the match-up between Lionel Messi and Virgil van Dijk exciting many

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The Independent UK

World Cup history hangs over Argentina-Netherlands quarter-final, while also enriching it

Argentina vs Netherlands is not just any World Cup fixture, and this quarter-final is one laced with symmetry and symbolism on both sides

Daily Mirror

Argentina handed Netherlands warning as they seek revenge for "painful" Dennis Bergkamp

Netherlands and Argentina are set for their sixth World Cup meeting in the quarter-finals on Friday, with their famous encounter in 1998 still fresh in the memory

Bangkok Post

Asian teams 'getting closer' despite Cup knockout blows

Doha: Asian teams came crashing back down to earth in the World Cup last 16 but the region still enjoyed its best-ever tournament to suggest it is closing the gap on the global elite.

Daily Mirror

Mauricio Pochettino names all-time World Cup XI and includes Zinedine Zidane in defence

Ex-Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has included England hero David Beckham in his all-time World Cup XI and France legend Zinedine Zidane in an unfamiliar position

Daily Mirror

Sport's highest earners including MLB and NFL stars as Aaron Judge inks massive contract

Major League Baseball superstar Aaron Judge was given a nine-year extension on Wednesday after a legendary season in which he set the new single-season American League home run record with 62

Sports Illustrated

World Cup Predictions Redo: Picking From the Quarterfinals On

Who will win it all in Qatar? Now that the quarterfinal field is set, our panel takes another crack at predicting the outcome for the World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

'He looks fake' - St Mirren star Baccus on facing Lionel Messi at World Cup

The St Mirren midfielder was handed the mammoth task of keeping Messi quiet at the World Cup.

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