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FC Barcelona News: 17 June 2018; Lionel Messi Frustrated in Draw, France, Croatia Win

Lionel Messi ‘hurt’ by penalty miss in Argentina’s draw with Iceland | Sky Sports
The 30-year-old saw a spot-kick saved by Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson with the scores level in the 64th minute. It would prove costly as Iceland - the smallest nation ever to compete at a World Cup - held on to frustrate Argentina in their Group D opener.

Own goal sees France edge Australia | FIFA
The third matchday of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ began with the Group C encounter between France and Australia in Kazan.