Time running out for the Barcelona star to crown his great career with international success
The shock of a 3-0 defeat to Croatia in Nizhny led to World Cup misery
Nineteen-year-old’s spectacular display helps France seal a quarter-final place
Coach hints at staying in job for rebuilding job after exit to France
Teenage striker scores two as France win seven-goal thriller in Kazan
But axe is about to fall on two from Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal and France
At the end of the match Messi embraced Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli
French and Danish players should have been forced to watch a replay of their match
Lionel Messi bagged the first before Nigeria equalised and then late drama unfolded
Victory over Nigeria now could see Sampaoli’s disjointed side grasp a lifeline
Stunning second half brace sets up Argentina showdown as Sigurdsson skies late penalty
RTE pundits at odds over the merits of VAR after Neymar’s non-penalty
Lionel Messi misses penalty as Iceland eke out famous draw in Moscow
He functions best in a well-oiled machine, a concept that’s difficult to match with Argentina
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