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Why Qatar 2022 was also Africas World Cup Tournament was an indication of continent’s growth in global game, with Morocco’s run crowning impressive displays by African teams.
On Sunday night, inside Lusail Stadium, Lionel Messi finally completed the gauntlet of football and, in doing so, delivered Argentina’s first World Cup victory in 36 years.
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