Rep Ireland v Norway

Rep Ireland v Norway

How Argentina arranged an entire match just for a young Lionel Messi

Young Messi's dreams: 'To win a World Cup would be incredible'

How a VHS tape introduced Lionel Messi to Argentina

How Argentina arranged an entire match just for a young Lionel Messi

Young Messi's dreams: 'To win a World Cup would be incredible'

How a VHS tape introduced Lionel Messi to Argentina

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FIFA World Cup Standings

FIFA World Cup News

1994 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage

DLWWW, 4 PTS

DLWWD, 4 PTS

No.Name
--Pat Bonner
--Phil Babb
--Gary Kelly
--Steve Staunton
--John Sheridan
--Andy Townsend
--John Aldridge
--Ray Houghton
--Roy Keane
--Jason McAteer
--Paul McGrath

Substitutes

Giants Stadium

3:00 PM, 28 June 1994

East Rutherford, USA

Referees:
Torres Cadena, José

Republic of Ireland

Norway

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IRL

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Argentina arranged a friendly match against Paraguay specifically to give him his debut and secure his future international career. Stream "Messi: The Forgotten Tape" on ESPN+.

In an interview from 2004, a 15-year-old Lionel Messi speaks of his ambition to win the World Cup for Argentina. Stream "Messi: The Forgotten Tape" on ESPN+.

To convince Argentina's coaches of Lionel Messi's talents, a VHS tape of the Barcelona youngster's highlights was put together. Stream "Messi: The Forgotten Tape" on ESPN+.

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