World Cup Classics: Netherlands vs Argentina
Lionel Messi’s bid for a first World Cup continues on Friday when Argentina take on the Netherlands in a hotly anticipated quarter-final in Qatar which is also a replay of some classic matches.
By the Numbers: Argentina vs Netherlands
Football powerhouses, Argentina and the Netherlands will meet in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup on Friday night. Argentina are two time champions and the Dutch are yet win the tournament, with the two sides having met three times in the last five World Cups.
Watch: Does Messi need to win the World Cup to be the GOAT?
Does Lionel Messi need to win the World Cup to hold the title of greatest footballer of all time? Sky Sports’ “Heated Debate” takes a look.
Watch: Argentina stunned by Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia upset Argentina 2-1 in their Group C clash, claiming a win over many people’s tournament favourites on a day the Saudis will never forget.
Watch: Aguero gets stuck on a plane with Brazil fans
Former Argentina striker, Sergio Aguero was stuck on a flight to Qatar with Brazil fans and it’s safe to say he was less than pleased.
Rewind: Argentina’s most memorable World Cup goals
La Albiceleste are one of the most revered football nations with two World Cup titles to their name, and Lionel Messi will look to guide his team to a third trophy in Qatar. Here are some of Argentina’s best FIFA World Cup goals.
Watch: Messi hits 100 club as Argentina streak continues with Jamaica defeat
Lionel Messi marked his 100th international victory with two goals as Argentina edged closer to Italy’s world-record unbeaten streak with a 3-0 defeat of Jamaica in a World Cup warm-up friendly in New Jersey on Tuesday.
Watch: Messi scores five for Argentina
Watch as Lionel Messi scored all the goals in Argentina’s 5-0 friendly win over Estonia in Spain on Sunday.
Argentina forward Tevez announces retirement
Former Argentina forward Carlos Tevez, who has been without a club for the past year, announced his retirement from the game on Saturday.
Watch: Messi stars as Argentina win Finalissima
Lionel Messi stole the show as Copa America holders Argentina powered to a 3-0 win over European champions Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday.