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Scaloni on Messi taking penalties, VAR controversies and Switzerland clash
Argentina's national team coach discusses if Lionel Messi will keep taking penalties, accusations of referring bias in his side's favour and the pride he feels representing his nation. Leer más
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World Cup quarter-final: Frank Leboeuf names Switzerland star to take care of Lionel Messi
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