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After their startling first-game defeat by Saudi Arabia in the World Cup, Argentina ultimately returned to take the championship, beating returning champs France 4-2 in penalties. It would be the country’s first World Cup win since 1986. Two of the goals belonged to Argentina’s team captain and soccer superstar, Lionel Messi. Messi has been playing competitively…