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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! I am reminded of the saying in George RR Martin’s “Game of Thrones” series: “What is dead may never die.” And like the Ironborn or the White Walkers, there are some things in football that never die. And that’s Argentina. A team that sacrifices itself and drowns during

NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! After a 2-1 win over England, defending champions Argentina booked their place in the World Cup final against European champions Spain, setting up a generational match between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. Although Sunday’s final in New Jersey is the first time the 39-year-old Argentine veteran and the

NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! The 2026 FIFA World Cup between Spain and Argentina may not have the depth of star power that a France and England final would, but make no mistake: the quality is there in the two finalists, as the two semi-final losers found out. That quality starts at the

NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! England were desperate to protect their lead as time ran down in their World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Coach Thomas Tuchel made line-up and strategy changes to build a wall in front of the goal. Argentina and Lionel Messi simply kicked it down. England led 1-0 late in

NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! At the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi and Argentina have owned the final minutes of the knockout rounds. Wednesday’s rally past England in the World Cup semi-finals – Argentina trailed 1-0 late on before winning 2-1 – added just one more entry to the long list of drama

NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! If you thought Lionel Messi’s reign was over, think again. Argentina’s international hero came through again in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, providing two clutch assists in La Albiceleste’s 2-1 comeback win over the Three Lions on Wednesday. Argentina’s chances of progressing to the World Cup finals