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Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi outpasses Croatia's defender #20 Josko Gvardiol during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 13, 2022.

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Lionel Messi Makes The Difference

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A fan in the stands holds aloft a replica World Cup trophy during the FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final match at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Picture date: Friday December 9, 2022.

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The World Cup’s Beauty Is In The Eye Of Its Holder

Croatia's goalkeeper #01 Dominik Livakovic deflects a shot from Brazil's forward #21 Rodrygo during a penalty shootout during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Croatia and Brazil at Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha, on December 9, 2022.

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Croatia Did The Impossible By Beating The Inevitable

Japan v Croatia: Round of 16 – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Japan Finally Plays A Good Game And Loses Anyway

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Belgium's assistant coach Thierry Henry consoles Belgium's Romelu Lukaku.

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No One Is Sadder Than Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku

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Canada's defender #02 Alistair Johnston (L) reacts after Croatia won the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Croatia and Canada at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 27, 2022.

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Canada’s World Cup Is Already Over

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Albert Burneko

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Croatia Will Say Goodbye To A Legend In Qatar

Spain's players celebrate their fifth goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between Croatia and Spain at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 28, 2021.

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Spain Has Nothing Left To Fear

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