France might have its star Kylian Mbappé, but Argentina has hundreds of “brujas” casting spells to protect Lionel Messi and the rest of its national squad.
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World Cup Final Caps a Complex Saga Between Messi and Argentina
Lionel Messi left Argentina when he was 13 and has had a complicated relationship with the nation since. But this World Cup has changed things.
Your Wednesday Briefing: A Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
Plus Argentina beat Croatia to advance to the World Cup finals.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Indonesia’s Death Toll Climbs
Plus Saudi Arabia defeats Argentina, Australia loses to France and lockdowns spread across China.
A Contentious World Cup
Concerns about corruption and human rights loom over a typically joyous sporting event.
From Afghanistan to the World Cup, Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Steps Up
The Gulf state played a major role in the American airlift, the latest evidence of the small but gas-rich country punching above its weight on the world stage.
From Afghanistan to the World Cup, Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Steps Up
The Gulf state played a major role in the American airlift, the latest evidence of the small but gas-rich country punching above its weight on the world stage.
A Pandemic Surge Threatens South America’s Premier Soccer Tournament
Argentina is weighing whether to host the Copa América, due to start in mid-June, in a discussion that mirrors the one in Japan over holding the Olympics.