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The Washington Post

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Nov 22 22

Saudi Arabia shocks Argentina with a World Cup upset for the history books: Saudi Arabia beat Argentina, 2-1, on Tuesday at the World Cup in Qatar.

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BBC News

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Nov 22 22

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Reuters

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The Straits Times

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Middle East Eye

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Focus (Polish magazine)

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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Süddeutsche Zeitung

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Middle East Eye

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The Sydney Morning Herald

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Middle East Eye

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TimesLIVE

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The Independent

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Associated Press

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Uganda

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Nov 22 22

Monumental World Cup upset rocks Lionel Messi's Argentina: Powerhouse in disbelief

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The Independent

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King Salman directs that Wednesday be a holiday for all employees, students: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman directed that Wednesday be a holiday for all employees ...

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DW-TV

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Hindustan Times

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Hindustan Times

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Nov 22 22

Messi breaks silence after Argentina suffer shock defeat vs Saudi Arabia at WC: Lionel Messi's record-breaking goal went in vain as Saudi Arabia staged an epic ...

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Euronews

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Nov 22 22

1st big World Cup surprise: Argentina loses to Saudi Arabia: This Tuesday, Saudi Arabia surprisingly beat Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar

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Daily Nation

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Saudi king declares holiday after shock win over Argentina: The team's next match is on Saturday against Poland.

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The Christian Science Monitor

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Nov 22 22

Will Messi miss another win? Saudi Arabia topples Argentina in opener.: In one of the biggest World Cup upsets in history, Saudi Arabia beat 2-1 in the opening ...

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World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1: Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais made two diving saves during 14 minutes of stoppage time to ...

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New York Daily News

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Nov 22 22

World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1: Saudi Arabia’s comeback joins the list of other major World Cup upsets.

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Messi, who? World Cup favorites Argentina suffers shocking upset to Saudi Arabia: Group C just got a whole lot more interesting with historical underdog victory

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SBNation.com

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Nov 22 22

Keeper Mohammed Al-Owais stands tall as Saudi Arabia stuns Argentina at the World Cup

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Sports Illustrated

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Nov 22 22

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Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Nov 22 22

World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi's Argentina 2-1 in one of biggest upsets ever

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Nov 22 22

5-minute disaster for world’s best player: It wasn’t meant to be like this for Lionel Messi.

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I24NEWS

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Nov 22 22

Saudi Arabia stuns Argentina 2-1 at World Cup: Messi scores PK in first half, but it wasn't enough

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The Punch

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Nov 22 22

W'Cup: Saudi Arabia shock Messi-led Argentina 2-1: Saudi Arabia in a shocking performance have defeated World Cup favourites Argentina 2-1 in a display of ...

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SBNation.com

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Nov 22 22

Leo Messi’s legacy is secure no matter what happens in Qatar: Winning the World Cup is obviously important, but no one should doubt Messi’s status as one of the ...

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CNN.com

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Nov 22 22

Saudi Arabia stuns Lionel Messi's Argentina in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history

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The Oregonian

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Nov 21 22

World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Lionel Messi seeks history with Argentina, France seeks repeat

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RTE.ie

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Nov 22 22

Saudi Arabia stun flat Argentina to ignite World Cup: Saudi Arabia notched one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history with a 2-1 win over Lionel Messi's ...

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Jamaica Observer

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Nov 22 22

Messi becomes fifth player to score in four World Cups: Argentina great Lionel Messi on Tuesday became the fifth player to score at four different World Cups ...

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Bettors cash in on Saudi Arabia's upset of Argentina: Sports bettors willing to take a chance on a big underdog were rewarded handsomely on Tuesday.

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Nov 22 22

The day began with little expectation. Now, it could launch Saudi football into a new era

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Nov 22 22

Scaloni insists Argentina did not take Saudis lightly: Despite suffering one of the big World Cup shocks, Argentina's coach is sure all is not lost with ...

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Firstpost

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Nov 22 22

Lionel Messi: ‘very heavy blow, it hurts’ after FIFA World Cup defeat to Saudi Arabia

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Metro (British newspaper)

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Nov 22 22

Lionel Messi sends defiant message after Argentina's World Cup defeat: Lionel Messi says Argentina have ‘no excuses’ after their shock World Cup 2022 defeat to ...

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Buenos Aires Times

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Nov 22 22

Lionel Messi: 'This is the time to stick together': Captain Lionel Messi admits Argentina's shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a "very heavy blow."

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Der Spiegel (online)

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Nov 22 22

World Cup sensational victory against Argentina: Saudi Arabia celebrates "heroic epic" - King orders holiday

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WION

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Nov 22 22

‘We didn't expect to start like this...’ – Lionel Messi on Argentina’s shock World Cup defeat

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The Press Democrat

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Nov 22 22

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The Irish Times

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Nov 22 22

Ken Early: The world came to crown Messi only for Saudi Arabia to tear up the script

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Uganda

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Nov 22 22

Messi speaks out on Argentina's World Cup defeat to Saudi: Lionel Messi said Argentina's shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a "very heavy blow" but vowed the ...

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