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Szczęsny brushed Messi's face after the forward headed the ball away.
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Szczęsny brushed Messi's face after the forward headed the ball away.
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Szczęsny brushed Messi's face after the forward headed the ball away.
Argentina received a penalty after an on-field VAR review; Szczęsny saved Messi's kick.
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