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Metropole
Coverage of Metropole in the Nexus archive.
- The Azteca Becomes First Stadium to Open Three World Cups
The Azteca Stadium in Mexico has become the first to host the opening match of three World Cups, having done so in 1970, 1986, and the current tournament. Mexico will face South Africa in the opener on June 11.
- Messi, at 38, Breaks an Argentina Goal Record Standing Since 1957
Lionel Messi, 38, scored within two minutes of coming off the bench in Argentina’s final warm-up before the World Cup, breaking the record for the oldest player to score for Argentina, which had been held since 1957 by Angel Labruna.