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      How England are set to line up against Senegal in World Cup last 16 with Foden DROPPED but Walker keeping place

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      PHIL FODEN is set to be dropped against Senegal – despite scoring in the win over Wales. The Manchester City playmaker forced his way into the starting XI last Tuesday as England lacked creativity against the USA.
      Mason Mount, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish all look set to start on the benchCredit: Getty

      But even though he grabbed the second goal which helped seal the victory and top spot in Group B, it is not enough to keep him in the team.
      However, Marcus Rashford, Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker all look on course to keep their places after also impressing.
      Rashford scored two to go level in the race for the Golden Boot.

      He is expected to begin the match on the left wing, the opposite flank from where he has been so effective at the World Cup so far.

      That allows Bukayo Saka to return to the team and get the nod on the right – with Raheem Sterling left out again.
      Declan Rice and Henderson will provide the solid double pivot in midfield with Jude Bellingham given a free role just in front.
      The back five will remain unchanged, too.
      That will see Jordan Pickford in goal with Walker, John Stones, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw.
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      Ben White returned home due to personal reasons this week and is not expected to head back to Qatar.
      James Maddison, Conor Gallagher and Conor Coady are the only other outfield Three Lions players yet to see a minute of action so far.
      England’s clash with Senegal kicks off at 7pm and is live on ITV1 – with France or Poland waiting in the quarter-final.
      Kyle Walker, Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson should be in the starting XICredit: Getty
      It may be one of Raheem Sterling or Bukayo Saka – but not bothCredit: Getty More

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      Gabriel Jesus ‘faces THREE MONTHS out’ in huge Arsenal title blow with Brazil World Cup ace to fly to UK today

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      ARSENAL ace Gabriel Jesus could reportedly face THREE MONTHS out with a knee injury. Jesus, 25, is already out for about four weeks and is set to fly back to the UK to be evaluated by Arsenal doctors after leaving Brazil’s World Cup camp.
      Gabriel Jesus in action for Brazil against CameroonCredit: Getty
      Jesus was pictured with an ice pack on his knee after being subbed offCredit: EPA
      According to sportv, if the forward ends up needing surgery then he will be sidelined for at least the next three months.
      The striker appeared to confirm his injury, tweeting: “If there was a timeline and I could see you and tell you something, I would say ‘Gabriel, you are a winner’.
      “Thank you to everyone who sent messages of support and affection.”
      Brazil boss Tite also hit back at claims which suggested he knew Jesus had an injury BEFORE he played against Cameroon.
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      He said: “I don’t like evil lies, and at no time whatsoever did we play for a victory at the risk of a peril to a player.
      “The liars, the haters out there – go and do something else and stop giving fake news.
      “Arsenal have a great medical department, Brazil has a great medical department and we are personally responsible and ethical.
      “I am very sorry for Gabriel and yesterday we had Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Neymar and (assistant) Cesar Sampiao – who has lived with the experience of being removed from the team – talking with him.
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      “Not to take the pain away because obviously we can’t, but just to make them feel better, strengthen them, and take part as much as possible.”
      The injury will come as a massive blow to Arsenal’s title hopes, with Jesus being an integral part of the Gunners’ unexpected title charge.
      It may accelerate Arsenal’s transfer plans to sign a new striker in January.
      Eddie Nketiah is currently the only other recognised senior striker at the club.
      And while he has been a reliable deputy for Jesus when coming into the team, there are question marks over the long-term viability of playing him up front as the main striker.
      Arsenal fans did not take earlier reports of his injury well either, with one even suggesting their season is “OVER”.
      Memphis Depay has been earmarked as one solution by Piers Morgan.
      The Manchester United flop is now starring at the World Cup for Holland under Louis van Gaal – scoring his nation’s first as they beat the USA 3-1 to seal a spot in the quarter finals.
      After the game, Piers said: “Arsenal should sign Memphis in January. Such a good player and would work well up front with Jesus.”
      Jesus being crocked would delay such a partnership, but prior to that it would give Mikel Arteta the firepower he needs to try and maintain the five-point lead they currently have.
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      While Arsenal now sit on 37 points after 14 games, their record of 31 points from 12 games puts them on course to break the club’s record for points.
      Furthermore, it suggests history is on their side – with only ONE team failing to win the Premier League after earning as many points at that stage. More

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      Sun mascot Harry Mane steals the show ­during a dance-off with Senegal fans ahead of World Cup knockout game

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      SUN mascot Harry Mane stole the show yesterday ­during a dance-off with Senegal fans.The Senegalese supporters have been entertaining the crowds at Doha’s main souk with traditional dance and music.
      Sun mascot Harry Mane stole the show yesterday ­during a dance-off with Senegal fansCredit: Dan Charity
      Jewellery worker Coumba told Sun girl Eleanor Sharples she hought Senegal would winCredit: Louis Wood
      But the biggest cheer came when Harry joined them.
      Alhadji Diedhiou, 39, danced with Harry and said: “I love your lion. Our team are known as the Lions of Teranga so it is fitting we play the Three Lions next.”
      Meanwhile, The Sun on Sunday flew the St George’s flag over Africa’s tallest statue, the 52m Africa­n Renaissance monument in Dakar, the capital of Senegal.
      But jewellery worker Coumba told Sun girl Eleanor Sharples it would not stop Senegal winning.
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      Only a few hundred fans have made the trip from West Africa to Qatar but they have been making plenty of noise each night with their routines.
      Sidy Sagna, 47, said: “We are famous for our atmosphere before, during and after the match. We will create an ambiance in the stadium and we will win.”
      Given the limited numbers of their fans at the World Cup, the team has called on all Africans to support them in the last 16 clash with England at the Al Bayt stadium tomorrow night.
      Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 31, Senegal’s captain, said earlier: “I’m calling on all Africans to come together, because that’s how we’re going to move forward.
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      “We support all the African teams and I think they support us too. That’s really nice. We heard the fans throughout the match – we’re going to need them for the upcoming games.” More

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      England’s lucky charm Chesney Hawkes in race against time to make it to World Cup round of 16 match

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      ENGLAND’S lucky charm Chesney Hawkes is in a race against time to get to the World Cup round of 16 match today — but he has The Sun on his side.The singer, 51, inspired the Three Lions into walloping three second-half goals against Wales by performing his 1991 hit The One and Only at half-time.
      Chesney Hawkes is in a race against time to get to the World Cup round of 16 matchCredit: Doug Seeburg
      Even England ace Declan Rice said he hoped England could “get him singing at every half-time”.
      He also paid a visit on Friday to The Sun’s HQ to sing a duet of One and Only with boxer Tyson Fury.
      The first stage of Operation Sun and Only to get Chesney to Qatar swept into action last night — as he jumped in our cab to Heathrow following a gig at Butlin’s in Skegness, Lincs.
      West Ham fan Chesney said: “The whole thing has just been a whirlwind — hearing one of my heroes Declan name-checking me in the England press conference was just amazing.
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      “I never claimed to bring England good luck but anything I can do as a fan, to get the crowd going and help the side, I’ll do it.”
      He has 19 hours to get from his gig to the match as England take on Senegal.
      Sing Along tonight
      I am the one and only, oh yeah
      Call me, call me by my name or call me by number
      You put me through it
      I’ll still be doing it the way I do it
      And yet, you try to make me forget
      Who I really am, don’t tell me I know best
      I’m not the same as all the rest
      I am the one and only
      Nobody I’d rather be
      I am the one and only
      You can’t take that away from me
      I’ve been a player in the crowd scene
      A flicker on the big screen
      My soul embraces one more in a million faces
      High hopes and aspirations, and years above my station
      Maybe but all this time I’ve tried to walk with dignity and pride
      I am the one and only
      Nobody I’d rather be
      I am the one and only
      You can’t take that away from me
      I can’t wear this uniform without some compromises
      Because you’ll find out that we come
      In different shapes and sizes
      No one can be myself like I can
      For this job I’m the best man
      And while this may be true
      You are the one and only you
      I am the one and only
      Nobody I’d rather be
      I am the one and only
      You can’t take that away from me
      I am the one and only
      Nobody I’d rather be
      I am the one and only
      You can’t take that away from me More

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      Pele releases statement after being put on end-of-life care and says Brazil’s World Cup run keeps him ‘full of energy’

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      PELE has broken his silence after being put on end-of-life care, insisting he remains “full of energy”.The Brazilian legend, 82, who won the World Cup three times with his country from 1958 to 1970, was hospitalised earlier this week after he stopped responding to chemotherapy as he battles bowel cancer.
      Pele has given a positive update about his healthCredit: Getty
      Pele is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all timeCredit: AFP
      But now he has provided fans with a positive update about his health.
      And he even took the time to call on football fans to watch the current Brazil team at the Qatar World Cup.
      Speaking on social media, he said: “My friends, I want to keep everyone calm and positive.
      “I’m strong, with a lot of hope and I follow my treatment as usual.
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      “I want to thank the entire medical and nursing team for all the care I have received.
      “I have a lot of faith in God and every message of love I receive from you all over the world keeps me full of energy. And watch Brazil in the World Cup too!
      “Thank you so much for everything. 🙏🏾.”
      Pele is receiving treatment in a palliative care ward which is designed to reduce pain and optimise the quality of life among people with serious illness.
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      Some of football’s biggest names have spoken up about the iconic sportsman since news of his poor health earlier this week.
      England captain Harry Kane said: “First and foremost we send our best wishes to him and all his family as well.
      “He is an inspiration amongst our game, an incredible footballer, an incredible person, and to hear those words from him back then for me.
      “I always feel like someone who is always learning and continues to learn and he was spot on with some advice to me.
      “Sad to hear that news, but we wish him well, not just me and the whole England set-up.”
      France superstar Kylian Mbappe also paid tribute, tweeting: “Pray for the King.”
      And Brazilians Rivaldo and Vinicius Jr added “Strength King” to their social media channels.
      Pele is considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time.
      Along with his three World Cup wins, he scored 643 goals in 659 in official matches for club side Santos.
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      That incredible record added to his 77 goals in 92 matches for Brazil.
      He has been fighting his condition since he was diagnosed with a tumour in his large intestine in August last year. More

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      Harry Kane declares himself fit for England and targets goals against Senegal after dry spell in group stage

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      THREE Lions skipper Harry Kane last night declared himself fit — and raring to go for his first goals of the World Cup.Harry was top scorer at the 2018 tournament in Russia but is yet to hit the target in Qatar.
      Harry Kane is determined to get on the scoresheet to help England beat SenegalCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The hitman, who turned provider as England battled through their opening three matches, now hopes to open the floodgates against Senegal tonight.
      He said: “I would love to be sitting here with two or three goals, for sure, but the group games have gone well.
      “The games have not been too physical and going into the knock-out stages I feel really good — fit and sharp and as match-fit as I will ever feel.”
      Manager Gareth Southgate also will not be surprised if Harry, 29, opens his account in the 7pm knockout game against the African Nations champs.
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      Harry’s last goal was against Germany in the Nations League at Wembley in September.
      Harry Kane’s last goal for England came against Germany in SeptemberCredit: Reuters
      Gareth Southgate is backing England’s players to step up if the game goes to penaltiesCredit: Reuters
      But Gareth insisted: “With Harry, you know the goals are coming. So the longer the period without them, then you know they’re coming pretty soon.’’
      He added: “We’ve always wanted to bring the country on a journey with us and to create nights that people remember forever.
      “I think we’ve had a few of those over the last few years and we hope that Sunday’s another one.’’
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      And he assured anxious fans that the squad have been preparing intensively in case of a dreaded penalty shootout.
      England — who suffered spot-kick heartbreak at the Euro 2020 final at Wembley last year — have won just three out of ten in tournaments.
      But Gareth said: “We are prepared and we’ve had a process we’ve ­followed.
      “We’ve done that over the last few months but there’s so many other aspects to the game you’ve got to get right.
      With Harry, you know the goals are comingGareth Southgate
      “We’re aiming to win the game and avoid extra-time and avoid penalties.
      “But if we need to go 120 minutes or to go beyond that, we need to be ready mentally and physically — and I believe we are.”
      England have been further boosted by the form of Manchester United star Marcus Rashford who, with three goals, is in contention for the Golden Boot top scorer award.
      Marcus, 25, was devastated when he was among those who missed a penalty at the Euro final and was targeted by racist trolls.
      But Gareth said the striker was once again playing “with a smile on his face” — and remains one of England’s best spot-kick hopes.
      He said: “Marcus is one of the best penalty takers in the world.
      “Statistically he is an 85 per cent person, but even the best miss 15 per cent.
      “So in the end you have got to trust your players that they are going to deliver in those big moments.’’
      England star Marcus Rashford is the player Senegal fans fear the mostCredit: AP
      Senegal, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, go into the game as underdogs but Gareth warned his players not to underestimate them.
      It will be the first time England have played Senegal, and Gareth said they will be facing a “well organised and athletic” side who play with “tremendous spirit”.
      As he spoke, The Sun’s lion mascot Harry Mane was firing up fans among the 8,000 travelling lionhearts who will pack a corner of the 69,000-seat Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor tonight.

      There will be a TV audience of more than 20 million back home.
      Pub bosses predict 15 million pints could be downed today as beer sales rocket 50 per cent.
      Another 20 million pints will be sunk at home.
      Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “At home and at the bar, the beer is flowing.
      “When England do well, so do our pubs and breweries.”
      Molly Davis of the British Institute of Innkeeping, added: “Sunday’s match will bring cheer to our pubs.”
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      The Sun on Sunday’s psychic camel Camilla tips England to beat SenegalCredit: Paul Tonge
      THE Sun on Sunday’s psychic camel Camilla predicts victory for the Three Lions tonight against Senegal.
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      Owners Jenny and Vernon Moore, both 52, of Melton Mowbray, Leics, insist she’s “never wrong”.
      Vernon told manager Gareth Southgate and the team: “Camilla’s got your back . . . football’s coming home!” More

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      Argentina 2 Australia 1 LIVE RESULT: Messi inspires country to win in 1,000th game despite Aussie fightback – updates

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      LIONEL MESSI has fired his team into the quarter-finals of the World Cup as Argentina survived a late Australian fight-back.Messi, playing in his 1,000th career game, made it 1-0 in the first half before Julian Alvarez doubled Argentina’s lead.
      Craig Goodwin then got one back for the Socceroos but they held on for a 2-1 win and a place in the World Cup last eight.
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      Goodnight from Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
      That’s all from us – and it’s all from Australia at Qatar 2022.
      The Socceroos have fought brilliantly at the World Cup, their team spirit greater than the sum of their parts.
      And after escaping a group that included France, Denmark and Tunisia, they almost – almost – took Argentina to an extra half hour in the Last 16.
      However, on a memorable night for Lionel Messi, the captain ended up dragging La Albiceleste through to the quarter-finals, where they will meet the Netherlands.
      Two more quarter-finalists will be decided tomorrow, and we hope that they will include England, who face Senegal at 7pm.
      You won’t miss a kick with us here at SunSport so join us for Three Lions action as well as the day’s earlier clash between France and Poland.
      Until then, thanks for joining us and goodbye.
      A majestical performance from Messi
      His 1000th senior game proved to be a memorable one.
      Lionel Messi scored his first ever goal in the knockout stages of the World Cup, picked up FIFA’s player of the match award, and carried his team into the quarter-finals.

      Minutes: 90
      Touches: 75
      Goals: 1
      Big chances created: 2
      Key passes: 4
      Pass accuracy: 90%

      How Argentina’s two legends compare
      Lionel Messi can never be compared to Maradona until he wins the World Cup is an argument that is readily trotted out by the bloke in the pub, but just how do the two Argentina greats match up?
      Well, thanks to those loveable stats nerds at Opta, we have some indication; the graphic below demonstrates just how close some of their numbers actually are.
      Should Messi go on and propel La Albiceleste to glory just as Diego did in ’86, then surely that would see him elevated to God-like greatness.
      Credit: Opta
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      ‘The best individual display by any player at this World Cup’ was how Rio Ferdinand described it on the BBC, but how did Oscar Paul see Lionel Messi’s performance? Check out his match report of Argentina’s 2-1 victory against Australia to find out.
      He left it until his 1,000th game – but boy was it worth the wait. Lionel Messi had gone seven games, 12 hours and 23 shots without scoring for Argentina in the World Cup knockouts. Christ, even Matthew Upson managed one! Oscar PaulThe Sun

      A date with the Dutch
      The first quarter-final of Qatar 2022 is now known, and it’s a fixture steeped in World Cup history.
      Think of Argentina against the Netherlands, and you think of the Dutch thumping La Albiceleste 4-0 in Gelsenkirchen in ’74, Mario Kempes and co. gaining revenge in the final on home soil four years later, and Dennis Bergkamp, Dennis Bergkamp, Dennis Bergkamp, Dennis Bergkamp at France ’98.
      The next instalment will take place in the last eight of this year’s tournament.

      Netherlands v Argentina (Friday, 7pm)

      Match stats from Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
      The numbers suggest a dominant Argentina display, but Australia were never out of this game until the final whistle.

      Full time – Argentina 2-1 Australia
      The full time whistle goes, and it’s Argentina that go through to face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.
      The Argentine defenders leap on Emi Martinez at the full time whistle in gratitude for saving Garang Kuol’s final kick, and denying Australia a shot at extra-time.
      Who would have thought that La Albiceleste would have been so thankful for their goalkeeper when 2-0 up and cruising?
      They’ll need other players to step up to help Lionel Messi if they are to go on and win the tournament, but for now they only care about celebrating their place in the last eight.

      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      90+7. Kuol makes space in the box! It’s a chance for Australia!
      Saved by Emi Martinez at point-blank range!
      The teenager goes so close to taking the game to extra-time, but the Argentina goalkeeper comes up with a big save at a big moment!
      An incredible ending!

      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      90+5. The Argentine players are tired, but the Aussies are exhausted.
      There’s so much space now that a final Argentina goal should be inevitable.
      Messi, De Paul and Lautaro Martinez exchange passes before Ryan denies the latter, and the former steers the rebound wide.
      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      90+4. Messi almost caps his 1000th game in sublime style.
      On this occasion he aims his left-footed curler from the edge of the box towards the top corner, and is only inches away.

      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      90+3. Leathering the ball into the middle of next week isn’t the only thing Ryan can do, he’s also a fine shot stopper.
      He demonstrates as much by denying Lautaro Martinez at point-blank range after the hapless substitute was set up again by you-know-who.
      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      90+2. Ryan receives the ball and gives it the full welly treatment that would have Dave Bassett’s Wimbledon proud.
      I think we know how Australia are going to play these final minutes.
      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      90. Souttar makes a nuisance of himself in the Argentina box, and it’s enough to see a foul called against him.
      The defender looks as though time has run out on him, but the announcement of seven minutes stoppage time has offered renewed hope.
      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      88. Mooy loses possession on halfway, and Argentina have the chance to seal the tie on the break.
      Messi does brilliantly, running at three defenders and then releasing at exactly the right time.
      Lautaro Martinez should score, but instead spoons his effort well wide of the far post.
      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      86. Argentina settle down and play keep ball.
      They realise all they have to do now is keep cool heads.
      Argentines, of course, are well known for the keeping of cool heads…
      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      85. Five minutes remain.
      Five minutes of normal time, that is.
      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      84. Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez try to usher Argentina up the field, but when each are denied by rugged defending, they throw themselves to the floor to no avail.
      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      82. The corner is repelled by Argentina but only as far as Hrustic outside the area.
      The substitute takes a touch to steady himself, and the curls a yard over the crossbar.
      Australia aren’t done here by any means.
      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      80. What a run! What a tackle!
      An incredible solo run from Aziz Behich past four Argentina players looked to have taken him in on goal, only for a superb block from Lisandro Martinez to block his effort behind for a corner.
      That would have been one of the all-time great World Cup goals had the Dundee United man managed to finish.

      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      79. How do Argentina play this now?
      They were in complete control until that freak goal.
      Argentina 2-1 Australia
      77. Well, who saw this coming?
      Certainly not Emiliano Martinez, who is beaten by a huge – and I mean HUGE – deflection.
      Craig Goodwin’s strike from the edge of the area is going wide and over until it clatters into Enzo Fernandes to deceive the Argentina goalkeeper.
      It will inevitably go down as an own-goal, but Australia don’t care. For the final 13 minutes, they have hope!

      Hello!

      Argentina 2-0 Australia – Australia treble substitution
      73. And now a triple switch for the Aussies.
      The incomers include Garang Kuol, the exciting 18-year-old forward who has already agreed a move to Newcastle in January.
      Also on are Jamie Maclaren, formerly of Hibs, and Fran Karacic; off have gone Matthew Leckie, Milos Degenek and Mitchell Duke.
      Argentina 2-0 Australia – Argentina double substitution
      72. Lionel Scaloni makes two further changes with Marcos Acuna and, scorer of the second goal, Julian Alvarez going off.
      On in their places are Nicolas Tagliafico and Lautaro Martinez.
      Argentina 2-0 Australia
      70. The cameras pan to Tim Cahill in the stands.
      The former Australia midfielder is sitting with the two seats either side of him vacant, presumably so he can’t catch anyone with a cheeky elbow while the referee’s back is turned.
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      Lionel Messi’s stunning wife Antonela steals show as she watches Argentina’s World Cup clash vs Australia from stands

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      THERE was Messi magic on and off the pitch on Saturday night as the Argentinian family flourished at the World Cup.The Paris Saint-Germain star, 35, scored a trademark goal to separate the teams as Argentina eased past Australia 2-1 in the last-16 clash.
      Antonela Roccuzzo watched on from the stands at the Al-Rayyan StadiumCredit: AFP
      She sported a purple Argentina away shirt with her husband’s name and number on itCredit: Reuters
      The 34-year-old enjoyed the show as Argentina defeated the AustraliansCredit: AFP
      Husband Messi scored the opener in the 2-1 winCredit: AFP
      It was his 789th senior goal on his 1000th appearance in football.
      But his wife Antonela Roccuzzo also stole the show as she stunned fans.
      The 34-year-old watched on as she sported a purple Argentina away shirt with her husband’s name and number on it.
      Showing off her midriff in a pair of ripped jeans and a purple handbag, Antonela smiled on the stands at the Al-Rayyan Stadium.
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      The only surprise was that it took her fella 35 minutes to take centre stage.
      The goal scoring hero collected a touch from former Manchester City man Nicolas Otamendi and rolled it through the legs of a defender and past the outstretched arm of Mat Ryan.
      Everyone expected it, but even so, what a moment it was in a stadium which feels almost like the Bombonera with so many Argentine fans in.
      Australia became the 129th team that Messi has scored against in his glittering career.
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      Yet until that moment he had been largely anonymous with the Socceroos doing well to keep their South American opposition quiet.
      For the rest of the game, the skipper controlled proceedings and was unlucky not to take home another couple of assists and nearly scored a brace on the 92nd minute.
      As always, Messi and Roccuzzo left fans talking about them when all was said and done. More