'Anything is possible with Messi': Argentina into World Cup quarter-finals

Argentina are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, and they did it the hard way. According to France 24, the reigning champions clawed back from a two-goal deficit on Tuesday to beat Egypt three to two, with Lionel Messi driving a stunning late fightback. As one fan put it, anything is possible with Messi on the pitch — and the comeback has plenty of Argentina supporters daring to dream that another World Cup title could be within reach.

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