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Messi Surpasses Maradona and Breaks Down in Tears After Argentina's Miraculous Comeback
Times of India·Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Argentina came back from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16, scoring three goals in the final 11 minutes. Lionel Messi — who had earlier missed a penalty — scored and assisted in the comeback, surpassing Diego Maradona to become the World Cup's all-time assists leader. A visibly emotional Messi shed tears of joy at the final whistle.
Why It Matters
This is one of the most dramatic World Cup comebacks in history, and Messi's record-breaking performance cements his legacy even further for fans of football everywhere.
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