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 ... How to fix Argentina: Improve youth set-up, support Messi, sort the defence Guillem Balague: 'Impossible' Lionel Messi saved a mediocre Argentina side Argentina Savior Messi Enforces His Brilliance When His Nation Needs Him Most |