Messi’s early goal, Cape Verde strike back as Argentina pursues back-to-back World Cups

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Argentina, chasing back-to-back World Cup titles, took the lead through Lionel Messi in their World Cup Round of 16 clash with Cape Verde in Miami, but Deroy Duarte equalized for Cape Verde in the second half to make it 1-1 as Messi chases more goals in the tournament.
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