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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has defended his team after being chastised following their World Cup quarter-final victory over Holland. Following their penalty shoot-out victory, the South American nation advanced to the semi-finals in a tumultuous competition that culminated in horrific scenes. Argentina players screamed at their disconsolate Dutch counterparts as they raced away to celebrate qualifying for the next round after Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive spot-kick.

After his team's dramatic penalty shootout win on Friday night, Argentina goalkeeping hero Emiliano Martinez was caught screaming abuse at a Dutch opponent. Argentina had seemed to be winning after Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi's goals turned them into a two-goal lead going into the dying minutes. However, a late brace from Wout Weghorst brought the game to extra time, and penalties were needed to divide the two teams. Argentina advanced to the semi-finals after a poor-tempered game that saw an unprecedented 14 bookings in a matter of 128 minutes - six for the Netherlands and eight for Argentina - with Denzel Dumfries' red card.

Argentina's players taunted the tense Netherlands squad in a tense World Cup quarterfinal erupted in acrimony at the final whistle. Denzel Dumfries and the Netherlands received a record 14 bookings in 128 minutes – six for the Netherlands, eight for Argentina – plus a yellow card for Argentina assistant Walter Samuel; eight for Argentina – all inclusive. A number of melees marked the game. Argentina's jubilant players raced past the heartbroken Dutch with some of them cupping their ears and roaring in delight before going off to celebrate in front of their supporters. Lautauro Martinez converted the decisive spot-kick. Its inciting another skirmish.

Brazil, France, Argentina, and Spain are among the favorites alongside England ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Argentina is undefeated in their last 35 matches, dating back to July 2019. The team claimed their first Copa America title since 1993 last year. Spain has attended every tournament since winning only four World Cups from 1930-74. Qatar will host their 12th World Cup in a row. Brazil has scored 18 goals in their last five games, including five-time champions. They even left the in-form Gabriel Jesus out of their squad this week! France hasn't won any of their last four international matches. They were beaten by Denmark (2-1) and Croatia (1-0) during their poor run. As the tournament draws closer, Sportsmail examines the Three Lions' key 2022 Qatar World Cup rivals.

Joaquin (pictured) of Real Betis has become Europa League history after scoring a spectacular goal against Ludogorets on Thursday. Joaqun is now the oldest player in the competition to find the back of the net after 41 years and 56 days. The Betis forward never appears to be slowing down his career, and after Luiz Henrique had nodded Betis in front, Joaquin curled in a stunning 2-0 victory.