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Photos: Argentina beats France on penalty kicks to win the 2022 World Cup : The Picture Show : NPR
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World Cup semifinals begin with Argentina and Croatia : NPR
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Photos from the World Cup, as Argentina, France prepare to face off in the finals
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Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties - WHYY
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Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup title defeating France : NPR
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Lionel Messi has one last chance to win the World Cup, this is his story : La última copa/The Last Cup : NPR
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Argentina beats the Netherlands to advance to the World Cup semis : NPR
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Lionel Messi wins 8th Ballon d'Or; Spain's Aitana Bonmatí is named top female player
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Lionel Messi, Argentina win 2022 World Cup title over France
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Lionel Messi, Argentina win 2022 World Cup title over France
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World Cup: Coronation Complete! Lionel Messi Claims His Crown as Argentina Rejoices. - The New York Times
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World Cup semifinals begin with Argentina and Croatia : NPR
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2022 World Cup Quarterfinals Who To Watch : NPR
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Lionel Messi says he's joining Major League Soccer's Inter Miami - WHYY