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Lionel Messi, Argentina beaten at World Cup, Croatia advances

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NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia — Lionel Messi's frustrating international career may be coming to an early and anti-climactic finish after Argentina's worst loss in World Cup group play in 60 years.

With Diego Maradona watching from the stands, the 2014 runners-up were routed by Croatia 3-0 Thursday. The Croats are moving on to the round of 16.