Person of the Week: Own Goal
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Person of the Week: Own Goal

Nobody expected the World Cup group stages would throw up a dark horse, loyal to neither team nor nation, who would emerge as the leading goalscorer. For eclipsing the feats of legends like Ronaldo and Messi, Own Goal is our Person of the Week.
Argentina and the Thrill of the Last-Minute Scramble
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Argentina and the Thrill of the Last-Minute Scramble

In the World Cup match against Nigeria, Argentina, staring down the barrel at an ignominious first-round exit, had their moment of last-minute inspiration, and it saved their skins. Much like how we’ve all felt the rush of last-minute magic ahead of an examination, when we were students.