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Why Messi celebrated by holding his hands to his ears while facing the Netherlands bench

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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.AP

Lionel Messi was on Friday the man of the match when he helped guide his country to the last four of the World Cup at the expense of the Netherlands.

Messi assisted Argentina's first goal for Nahuel Molina and then scored a second from the penalty spot as Argentina took a commanding 2-0 lead in the 73rd minute.

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