In the new BBC documentary Lionel Messi: Destiny, viewers get an inside look at how Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team finally won the World Cup. The film features input from players Emiliano Martinez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Julian Alvarez, as well as manager Lionel Scaloni. It was a difficult journey for Argentina, who went into the tournament as one of the favourites, but lost their opening Group C game 2-1 to Saudi Arabia. Martinez recalls it being “the hardest night of my life – I couldn’t sleep”. Mac Allister was one of the surprise stars in Qatar, and Scaloni praised him for not feeling pressure and playing “like he was in his back garden”. To make the players feel at home, Scaloni had 2,000lbs (900kg) of meat flown over from South America. In the quarter-final against the Netherlands, Messi showed a different side to his character, becoming “that bad boy” after cupping his ears to the Dutch bench in celebration of his goal. Martinez was Argentina’s shootout hero in the final against France, and his antics drew plenty of comment. He said “I’m a child on the pitch. I don’t see what’s going to happen next”. Watch Lionel Messi: Destiny on BBC One on Saturday, 3 June at 22:20 GMT, and on BBC iPlayer.
Sutton’s Premier League Predictions by Ski Sunday’s Ed Leigh
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Afcon Legends’ Brilliant Goals: Kanu, Essien, Adebayor Shine
Discover the incredible goals scored by Afcon legends Nwankwo Kanu, Michael Essien, and Emmanuel Adebayor in this article. From Kanu's acrobatic finish to Essien's thunderous strike, these goals showcase the immense talent of African football. As the Afcon quarter-finals approach, get ready to witness more memorable moments and exceptional goals. Don't miss out on the action, watch the tournament on BBC Three, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website & app. Limited access to UK users only.
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Premier League Manager Expresses Frustration at Assistant Referee’s ‘Disrespectful’ Sandwich Consumption
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Transfer Deadline Day: Predicting Last-Minute Player Transfers
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Why Bruno Fernandes Rejected Lucrative Offer to Depart Manchester United
The United skipper is going nowhere.
NHL player survey: Understanding post-Shane Pinto gambling regulations
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Premier League Update: Richarlison’s Goal Puts Everton Ahead of Tottenham
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Everton Fans Express Frustration to Premier League via TV Broadcast
"Everton fans express frustration to Premier League during TV broadcast as they protest against severe points deduction. Lack of transparency and fair treatment sparks outrage among Toffees supporters. Premier League urged to address concerns to regain trust and support of Everton fans."