Lionel Messi live stats today: Updated World Cup goals, highlights from Argentina vs. Cape Verde
Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the World Cup Round of 32, scoring his 20th career tournament goal. The match required extra time to decide, highlighting the competitive nature of the knockout stage.
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Documents the ongoing performance of a major sports icon in a high-profile international tournament.
Did Lionel Messi score today? Argentina legend helps fend off thrilling Cape Verde upset bid originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
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