Qatar 2022, Argetina (2) : A Sports Freewrite

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You’re probably rooting for Argentina. The Argentines are the most popular team in the world, and they have a lot going for them. They have Lionel Messi, who’s arguably the best player on earth right now and certainly the best soccer player of all time. They also have Diego Maradona, who led Argentina to victory at the 1986 World Cup—and then quit to avoid drug testing because he knew he was positive for cocaine. The Netherlands have played beautiful soccer all tournament, but they had to go through the most difficult path to get here. They’re also a little too cocky for your liking. You think their chances are slim at best. But if you want to root for them anyway, here’s what you need to know: -The Dutch team is led by an 18-year-old phenom named Marco van Basten (yes, he’s related). He scored three goals in this World Cup already and looks set for stardom in the future.