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	WATCH \| Messi's unbelievable assist for Alvarez's goal against Croatia Lionel #Messi put in another starring performance for #Argentina as they set up a berth in Sunday’s final against either Morocco or defending champions France. Messi opened the scoring with a powerful left-footed finish from the penalty spot. For Argentina’s third goal, Messi provided a magical solo assist for Alvarez. Messi, who has scored five goals in the tournament so far, also became Argentina's leading goalscorer in World Cups. The 35-year-old has 11 World Cup goals to his name so far. published on : 14th December 2022
	Croatian doctors refuse to carry out abortions on moral grounds According to a recent survey, 6 out of 10 doctors in public hospitals do not provide abortions by invoking their legal right to 'conscientious objection'. published on : 28th March 2019
	Russian punk band 'Pussy Riot' invades pitch during FIFA World Cup final The World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow was briefly interrupted on Sunday when three intruders affiliated to anti-Kremlin punk band 'Pussy Riot' ran onto the pitch. published on : 17th July 2018
	Paris renames metro stations in honour of FIFA World Cup-winning France team Victor Hugo Lloris and Didier Dechamps Elysees were among name changes for Paris metro after their FIFA World Cup win. published on : 17th July 2018
	Croatia stages huge celebration for biggest football success ever Croatia are given a large-scale and warm welcome home after their FIFA World Cup efforts. published on : 17th July 2018
	India’s 'Little France' celebrates Les Bleus' FIFA World Cup Victory The French connection with Puducherry dates back to the 17th and the 18th centuries. Puducherry, the ‘Little France’ celebrated France’s second FIFA World Cup victory. published on : 17th July 2018
	FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia bus arrives back at hotel after final defeat Heartbroken but proud Croatian fans in Zagreb cheered and wept as their "heroes" went down 4-2 to France in the World Cup final in Moscow on Sunday. published on : 16th July 2018
	FIFA World Cup 2018: French take to streets to celebrate its win over Croatia 4-2 France are world champions for the second time as Les Bleus ran wild while Croatia's energy reserves ran dry to win a thrilling World Cup final 4-2 in Moscow on Sunday. published on : 16th July 2018
	Croatia fans fill up Zagreb fan zone in countdown to World Cup kickoff Thousands of cheering Croatia supporters gather in a fan zone in central Zagreb to watch their team face France in the World Cup final. published on : 15th July 2018
	Thousands of fans flock to Paris fan zone, bars, streets, for World Cup final Raucous soccer fans flood Paris streets on Sunday walking through traffic screaming their support for Les Bleus as thousands more gathered in the city's official fan zone along the Champ de Mars. published on : 15th July 2018
	FIFA World Cup: Tears of joy for Croatia's success as Zagreb parties into the night Ivan Perisic said his equaliser that helped Croatia come from behind to beat England 2-1 after extra time and reach the World Cup final was a goal that "he could only dream of" as a child. published on : 12th July 2018
	Tearful Russians proud of World Cup hosts after Croatia defeat Russians are downhearted but proud after watching the World Cup hosts lose 4-3 on penalties to Croatia in the quarter-finals. published on : 8th July 2018
	Croatia arrive at hotel in song after defeating Russia Croatia's World Cup squad sing their way into their hotel in Sochi early Sunday morning after advancing to the semi-finals by defeating host nation Russia 4-3 on penalties on Saturday night. published on : 8th July 2018