John Obi Mikel played in Nigeria's 2-1 defeat to Argentina at the World Cup just hours after being told his father's life was in danger.
The World Cup group stage is over, so we have rated the performances of all 32 nations.
A change in mindset was key to Argentina's win over Nigeria, according to defender Federico Fazio.
A red ribbon may have given Lionel Messi and Argentina the luck they needed at the World Cup.
Amid concerns over his health, Argentina great Diego Maradona insisted he was "fine."
Amid concerns over his health, Argentina great Diego Maradona insisted he was "fine".
Argentinians were thankful after Croatia's World Cup win, according to Davor Suker.
Argentina great Diego Maradona required treatment after his nation reached the last 16 at the World Cup.
Marcos Rojo saved Argentina's Russia 2018 chances with a late winner against Nigeria, with Diego Maradona celebrating the strike wildly.