Tottenham turn to Algeria international as Liverpool rule out Gakpo transfer

Algeria defeat Morocco on penalties to claim historic WAFCON bronze

Algeria midfielder Bennacer leaves AC Milan after seven years

AC Milan release midfield outcast Ismael Bennacer

Official: Milan part company with long-term absentee Bennacer

Algeria and head coach Vladimir Petkovic part ways after World Cup disappointment

Bennacer flies out for new job in Qatar after Milan terminate contract

Milan cut ties with forgotten midfielder Bennacer ahead of Qatar move

Le Mans sign Algeria international Yasser Larouci on free transfer

Former Man City star Mahrez open to Serie A: Who could sign the Algerian winger?

Riyad Mahrez leaves Al Ahli after announcing Algeria retirement

Bennacer signs with new agency in hope to get off Milan books

Riyad Mahrez announces international retirement following heartbreaking World Cup exit

Mahrez retires from Algeria duty after World Cup exit

Switzerland beat Algeria for first World Cup knockout win in 88 years

Switzerland through to World Cup last 16 as Embolo and Ndoye eliminate Algeria

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Al-Ahli launch Salah swoop to replace Mahrez

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FIFA take decision over investigating Algeria vs Austria clash following match fixing claims

Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw

Cups of tea and a roaring crowd: Sydney's Algerian community gathers for nailbiter

Power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?

Austria grab 96th-minute equaliser against Algeria as both progress

Late drama sends Austria and Algeria into World Cup knockouts to break Iran hearts

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Algeria eye revenge in first meeting with Austria since 'shame of Gijón' in 1982

Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly left a post-match interview after the Portugal star was repeatedly asked about Lionel Messi's goalscoring exploits at the World Cup‚ but did concede he had come through a 'tough week'. Ronaldo had seen his long-time rival Messi score a hat-trick in Argentina's opening match of the tournament against Algeria‚ before netting a brace against Austria on Monday. The performances were in stark contrast to Ronaldo's first as he and Portugal laboured to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo last week.

Cristiano Ronaldo fired back at his critics on Tuesday after scoring a brace and making history during Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup. Ronaldo has seen his eternal rival Lionel Messi light up the tournament so far - scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 triumph over Algeria before both goals in their 2-0 victory against Austria on Monday. Those performances were in stark contrast to Ronaldo's first as he and Portugal laboured to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo last week.

Jordan out of World Cup after Algeria defeat

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The story came to light on Tuesday night after Messi cried on the pitch in Kansas City‚ immediately after scoring his first ever World Cup hat-trick to ensure a 3-0 win over Algeria. Opening up on the reason for his emotions to the media postgame‚ he said: 'No‚ honestly it's something completely unrelated to sports. It's been a few difficult days‚ complicated.'

The inescapable truth about Emi Martinez even as Lionel Messi steals World Cup headlines

The Argentinian broke down in tears after curling home a stunning strike to open the scoring just 17 minutes into the match. Messi‚ who turns 39 in a week‚ dazzled as Argentina tossed aside Algeria in a 3-1 victory in Kansas City. He had the ball in the net four times - his first 'goal' was ruled out for offside - and each goal reminded the world that he is still among the very best.

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Messi dazzles to equal World Cup scoring record as Argentina breeze past Algeria

Lionel Messi responds to Mbappe and co with records-shattering hat-trick against Algeria

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Argentina get their World Cup campaign underway in Group J as they take on Algeria at the Arrowhead Stadium.

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Algeria extend Petkovic's contract as national team coach until 2028

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Koeman admits Netherlands' Algeria defeat a major wake-up call for World Cup

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Ait-Nouri: 'Pep helps me enormously every day'

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Algeria's Zidane issues positive update as World Cup looms

Riyad Mahrez splashed a chunk of his astronomical £875‚000-a-week wages on custom Rolex watches for his Al-Ahli team-mates after they won the Asian Champions League. Al-Ahli defended their title in the competition and the Saudi side celebrated in fine style. Mahrez‚ formerly of Leicester and Man City‚ treated the players to £17‚000 custom watches‚ inscribed with their names.

Al Ahly are eyeing an Algerian deal

Mahrez in transfer talks over return to Europe

Riyad Mahrez has opened talks to return to Europe

Discipline shake-up at Algerian giants

Algeria's goalkeeper search continues

Atletico Madrid scouting €45m Algeria international

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‘I said yes' - France lose PSG product to Algeria

Mokwena's men bounced by Ramovic in Algerian Cup

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Algeria target Real Betis defender Elyaz Zidane

Petković reportedly accepts Algerian extension

Algeria's March schedule announced

Ait-Nouri: 'Mahrez told me everything about City'

FAF opens extension talks with Petkovic

Bennacer injured at Zagreb as Milan sweat over potential €10m loss