Messi was a marked man during Argentina's last 16 match against Switzerland and will receive similar attention from the Dutch in Wednesday's semifinal.
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Messi was a marked man during Argentina's last 16 match against Switzerland and will receive similar attention from the Dutch in Wednesday's semifinal.
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The Netherlands will need another stellar performance from winger Arjen Robben if they are to appear in back-to-back World Cup finals.
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The Netherlands will need another stellar performance from winger Arjen Robben if they are to appear in back-to-back World Cup finals.
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Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul (left) is congratulated by his coach Louis van Gaal following his success in the penalty shootout against Costa Rica in the quarterfinals. Van Gaal sent on the Newcastle United keeper in the last minute of extra time.
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Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul (left) is congratulated by his coach Louis van Gaal following his success in the penalty shootout against Costa Rica in the quarterfinals. Van Gaal sent on the Newcastle United keeper in the last minute of extra time.
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An animated Argentine manager Alejandro Sabella shouts orders to his players during the quarterfinal match against Belgium. Can Sabella lead Argentina to a first final in 24 years?
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An animated Argentine manager Alejandro Sabella shouts orders to his players during the quarterfinal match against Belgium. Can Sabella lead Argentina to a first final in 24 years?
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