World Cup 2018: Argentina, Portugal, Panama qualify; USA, Chile out - BBC Sport
| BBC Sport | World Cup 2018: Argentina, Portugal, Panama qualify; USA, Chile out BBC Sport "I told the group: Messi did not owe the World Cup to Argentina, but football owed the World Cup to Messi." Coach Jorge Sampaoli was speaking after a Lionel Messi hat-trick against Ecuador - the 44th of his career - ensured Argentina survived a scare ... Messi lifts Argentina into World Cup with Uruguay, Colombia; Chile out Argentina Savior Messi Enforces His Brilliance When His Nation Needs Him Most Now Lionel Messi must perform greatest miracle yet after dragging Argentina to the World Cup |