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Argentina fans arrive at the stadium

Argentina fans protest over World Cup final tickets

Argentina fans staged a second day of demonstrations Friday outside a Doha hotel demanding that their country's national federation help them to get tickets for the World Cup final.

Emiliano Martinez

Us against the world – Emiliano Martinez hails Argentina's ‘fighters'

Emiliano Martinez says Argentina's "fighters" are ready for one last battle in their quest for glory at a World Cup where he believes "everyone wanted us to lose".

Lionel Scaloni

'Still one step to go' for Argentina coach Scaloni after semi-final win'

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted it was difficult not to get carried away after his side beat Croatia in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final but called on his side to quickly gather their focus for the final.

Julian Alvarez of Argentina celebrates with Lionel Messi of Argentina

Messi-inspired Argentina waltz into World Cup final

Lionel Messi will have the chance to crown his glittering career with a World Cup winner’s medal after opening the scoring in a magical display that helped Argentina comprehensively beat Croatia and reach Sunday’s final.

Luka Modric and Lionel Messi

Luka Modric seeks to derail Lionel Messi's bid for World Cup glory

Lionel Messi and Luka Modric face off in a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia on Tuesday, desperate to seize their final chance to win football's ultimate prize.

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Scaloni defends Argentina's behaviour in Netherlands victory

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni defended his team's behaviour during the fiery quarter-final victory against the Netherlands as Lionel Messi and Co turn their attention to reaching the World Cup final.