In Messi’s last World Cup, Argentina faces Netherlands in quarter-finals

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Lionel Messi’s emotional World Cup story continues.

After a 2-1 win in the last 16 against Australia, Argentina now face an opponent with high hopes of ending Messi’s final run at this tournament.

Al Jazeera’s Andy Richardson reports from Doha, Qatar.

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