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Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi
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Lionel Messi has found renewed success and emotional fulfillment playing for the Argentina national team under manager Lionel Scaloni. The team's culture, built on camaraderie and shared experiences, has provided the ideal environment for the 39-year-old star to pursue another World Cup title.
Published 15 July 2026, 03:05 BST Updated 1 hour ago There was a moment, after Argentina came back from 2-0 down to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, when Lionel Messi simply could not stop crying.
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