MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) \u2014 Lionel Messi resumes his chase of the Golden Boot on Friday.<\/p>\n
Argentina’s captain \u2014 widely considered the greatest player ever \u2014 returns to the World Cup pitch when the defending champions take on Cape Verde in the round of 32. Messi has six goals in this World Cup, tied with France’s Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 for the tournament lead.<\/p>\n
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