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RELIEF: Lionel Messi's Argentina needed extra time to fend off tiny Cape Verde to advance. (EPA PHOTO)
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Messi's Argentina survive almighty Cape Verde scare

Lionel Messi and Argentina have narrowly avoided the 'Miracle of Miami' by beating tiny Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time to advance to the World Cup last 16.

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