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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo had never won the World Cup. When they traveled to Russia, the two players, among the greatest footballers of all time, would have hoped to correct this status.
And when Ronaldo started the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a hat-trick on the star of Real Madrid and Portugal. He was going to score one more goal and be firmly on the run for Golden Boot.
Messi, meanwhile, is off to a start of horror against Icelandic beginners. He missed a penalty and Argentina held on for a draw. Against Croatia, Messi was once again ineffective while Argentina dropped to a 0-3 loss. A victory over Nigeria helped the Albicelestes reach the pre-quarterfinals but their hopes were disappointed against a frantic France.
After the release of Argentina, attention was on Ronaldo while Portugal was facing Uruguay. But there too, the star attraction could hardly come into play after being marked by the Uruguayan defenders.
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Overall, it was a disappointing day for Messi "
It was a disappointing day for Lionel Messi (Reuters Photo)
However, Kylian Mbappe, aged 19, made it an unforgettable night with a brace against Argentina. His two goals in four minutes sealed the deal for Argentina.
Meanwhile, in Sochi, another doubled paid the hopes of the World Cup of Portugal. PSG star Edinson Cavani led a superb badault for Uruguay, taking the lead of a Luis Suarez pbad in the seventh minute before scoring in the 62nd minute to cancel the equalizer de Pepe
How everything happened in Kazan and Sochi Saturday night? We present you a quick summary of the goals, records and reactions of the protagonists of a dramatic football evening
Mbappe is the star of France's victory against Argentina for quarterbacks 2018 World Cup Final
Kylian Mbappe scored a brace while France beat Argentina 4-3 in the round of 16 at the Kazan Arena on Saturday to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Kylian Mbappe celebrates with France teammates (Reuters Photo)
That means there will be no face-to-face -face Messi vs Portugal and that France will face Uruguay for a place in the semifinals.
Mbappe agrees with Pele
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to help France beat Argentina 4-3 and qualify for the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
In addition to helping his team, the Paris Saint-Germain striker equaled Pele football legend.
With his two goals against the l On the side of Ion Messi, this 19-year-old became the first teenager to score at least twice in a World Cup game since Pele's scored a brace against Sweden in 1958.
Edinson Cavani sends Uruguay to the quarterfinals [19459005
Edinson Cavani scored a brace while Uruguay beat Portugal 2- 1 in the round of 16 at Fisht Stadium in Sochi to establish a clash in the quarter-finals against France at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Edinson Cavani Cavani scored in the seventh and then again in the 62nd minute to seal the victory of the South Americans.
Pepe scored for the 2016 European champions before Cavani concluded Uruguay.
Kylian Mbappe Flattered Comparisons Pele
Mbappe was a modest man despite his heroic feats which earned him a landslide victory over Argentina in the Round of 16 World Cup finals. FIFA 2018 in Russia.
Mbappe's goals in the 64th and 68th minute gave France a 4-2 lead and withdrew the match from La Albicelestes at the Kazan Arena. Sergio Aguero scored in the 93rd minute, but it was too late and Lionel Messi's team was eliminated from the tournament after losing 4-3
Coach Sampaoli was eliminated after the failure of Argentina Lionel Messi
Argentina Coach Jorge Sampaoli was eliminated from the 2018 FIFA World Cup after a 3-4 defeat against France in the Kazan Arena on Saturday. Lionel Messi was largely ineffective as the 2014 World Cup vice-champions lined up in a thrilling encounter.
Teenager Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in four minutes to send a young France to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Argentina's Messi, who was held to a 1-1 draw by the Icelandic starters, lost against a creeping 3-0 Croatia and snuck past Nigeria 2-1 to enter the round of 16, will be back home completely disappointed. "It's very painful, especially because the players made a big effort, it was a very difficult match but we did not reach our goal here in Russia," said Sampaoli after the out of Argentina. "I'm sad, I'm frustrated – I think it's quite normal to me, being here and being able to be there means that I will not decide on my future today." hui. "
Javier Mascherano Retires
Argentine defender Javier Mascherano marked the beginning of his international career after his team did not go past the last leg of the World Cup. FIFA 2018. He had made his international debut in 2003.
Javier Mascherano announced his retirement shortly after the release of Argentina (Reuters Photo)
The 34-year-old was the Argentinian The most cape with 145 participations and was also part of the team that lost 4-3 against France. "For me, now it's over, I'm just a fan of more in Argentina," said Mascherano, quoted by DeportTV.
Cristiano Ronaldo helped Edinson Cavani field (Reuters Photo)
The comforting gesture of Ronaldo [1 9459005]
Even though he was a frustrated character throughout the match, Ronaldo showed sportsmanship when he helped Cavani leave the field in the 74th minute after the Uruguayan striker was injured.
goal of this year
Uruguay finally conceded a goal for the first time this year when Pepe scored in the 55th minute.
Uruguay finished 597 minutes before conceding a goal in November 2017 against Austria.
Not a fair result. Portugal coach fails to accept World Cup exit
Portugal coach Fernando Santos was unhappy with the result after Portugal's 2-1 defeat by Uruguay in the round of 16 in Sochi.
A 2-1 loss against Uruguay, Portugal is now eliminated from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and Santos believes the result is unfair
"This is not a fair result, we have enough for another result. "
"Uruguay scored with its first shot on goal, we are very sad but that's football," he added.
Edinson Cavani voiceless after destroying Ronaldo's dream
Uruguay beat Portugal 2-1 in the knockout stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. At Sochi's Fisht Stadium, Cavani scored two goals to allow Ronaldo to make his last World Cup match. [19659002] "I am happy for what happened today, I hope we can go further" Cav ani said. "It's exciting … there are no words to describe it.Really, really, really happy – look at our fans! I want to keep dreaming," he said at the end of match.
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