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An abysmal performance from Argentina coupled with a devastating mistake from goalkeeper Willy Caballero meant that the Last Albicelestes suffered a damning 3-0 defeat to Croatia in the FIFA World Cup.

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 For Leo Messi and his men, this was a must win game following their poor performance against Iceland but they failed to up the ante once again. Goals from Rebic, Modric and Rakitic sealed a memorable win for the Europeans, who have made it to the Knockout stages of the Cup. While Argentina still have a shot at making it to the next stages, their fate largely depends on the performances of other teams in their group.

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Dhruv George is EssentiallySports’ foremost authority on motorsport and a founding member of the outlet’s NASCAR desk. A Journalism graduate fluent in English and French, he brings over eight years of motorsports journalism experience covering everything from high-octane NASCAR battles to the finesse of Formula 1 and MotoGP. His extensive paddock access has earned him exclusive interviews with top names such as F1’s Pierre Gasly and Moto2’s Tony Arbolino, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice among racing fans. Known for his candid opinions, Dhruv isn’t afraid to tackle contentious officiating calls, most recently defending Joey Logano after the DYL penalty in Phoenix. Before focusing on NASCAR as a Senior Writer, Dhruv contributed extensively to EssentiallySports’ coverage of F1 and NASCAR, building a versatile and impactful sports portfolio.

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