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Irankunda Aims to Emulate Messi in World Cup Debut
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Australian footballer Nestory Irankunda credits Lionel Messi and Tim Cahill as his primary inspirations following his record-breaking World Cup debut. Irankunda became the youngest Socceroo to score in a FIFA World Cup match during a 2-0 victory over Turkiye.
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ANI Photo | Irankunda aims to emulate Messi in Australia s World Cup debut performance
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