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Messi, Argentina Beat Netherlands on Penalties at World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

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By Associated Press

December 9, 2022 at 9:05 PM UTC

Updated on

December 10, 2022 at 5:36 AM UTC

Lusail, Qatar (AP) -- Lionel Messi started the match by delivering another soccer clinic. The Argentina superstar ended it sporting a bloodied top lip, shouting abuse to opponents and even blasting the referee.

And of course there were goals, too, for one of the greats of the game whose bid to win the World Cup for the first time is still on track.