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Jun 16, 2018; Moscow, Russia; Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) controls the ball against Iceland midfielder Emil Hallfredsson (20) in Group D play during the FIFA World Cup 2018 at Spartak Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Groothuis/Witters Sport via USA TODAY Sports

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