QUITO, ECUADOR (Reuters) — Argentina secured their place in the 2018 World Cup in Russia after an incredible Lionel Messi hat-trick to calm fears in the soccer-mad nation and ensure the South American giants participated in next year’s tournament. Argentina, finalists three years ago but outside the qualifying spots going into their match against Ecuador, went behind after just 37 seconds through Romario Ibarra’s strike, but an inspired Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to […]





