We may see glorious finale for Lionel Messi or first African finalist in Qatar We look at the key statistics as Argentina take on Croatia and France face surprise package Morocco. The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
World Cup 2022 LIVE: Lionel Messi’s Argentina set for Qatar semi-final with Luka Modric’s Croatia The World Cup semi-finals begin tonight with Argentina taking on Croatia The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Are France destined to do what only Italy and Brazil have done so far at the FIFA World Cup? It's quite an incredible statistic when you think about it - In 21 completed editions only two teams ever have managed to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup title. The Italians did it in 1938, defending the trophy, which they won in 1934. The Times of India · Dec 13, 2022
‘No limits’ for Croatia as Zlatko Dalic targets another ‘extraordinary’ World Cup victory Dalic insists victory over Lionel Messi and Argentina would be Croatia’s ‘greatest historical game of all time’ The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Croatia and Mateo Kovacic aim to repeat Lionel Messi plan to avoid key Zinedine Zidane mistake Croatia and Argentina face-off in the first semi-final of the 2022 World Cup with Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic likely to be involved and facing the key task of stopping Lionel Messi Football London · Dec 13, 2022
Lionel Messi embraces ‘spirit of Maradona’ to drag beaten Argentina to World Cup semi-final Messi has embraced responsibility with the Albiceleste growing after their ‘traumatic loss’ against Saudi Arabia The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Argentina ready to go the distance against World Cup’s comeback kings Croatia have conceded first in their last six knockout ties, and prevailed in five. They will not go away as Argentina bid to reach the World Cup final The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Argentina vs Croatia confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of World Cup semi-final tonight Lionel Messi and Luka Modric go head-to-head as the two No10s captaining their sides in the last four in Qatar The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Argentina vs Croatia live stream: How to watch World Cup semi-final online and on TV tonight Lionel Messi and Luka Modric go head-to-head as the two No10s captaining their sides in the last four in Qatar The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Croatia vs Argentina - Head to Head, key stats, predicted starting XIs, road to quarter finals, venue details and more It's time for the first semi-final of Qatar 2022. Early morning Wednesday (India time), the runners-up of the last edition of the World Cup, Croatia will take on two time champions Argentina, who are eyeing their first title since 1986 and also the first one for their superstar player and… The Times of India · Dec 13, 2022
Lionel Messi offer, Milan Skriniar twist - Five players Chelsea can sign on via free transfers Chelsea could welcome some big names such as Lionel Messi or Milan Skriniar to Stamford Bridge in the summer via free transfers, with money-saving deals available in the January transfer window Football London · Dec 13, 2022
World Cup 2022 day 24: Schedule, match and what to expect Here is what is happening on day 24 of the World Cup when the first semifinal takes place. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2022
Argentina vs Croatia match preview: World Cup 2022 semifinal An emotional Argentina face a tenacious Croatia who have shown no regard for narrative. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2022
When are the World Cup semi-finals? Fixtures and UK kick-off times World Cup news: football.london has all the details on the final week of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar as Argentina take on Croatia and France face Morocco for a place in the final. Football London · Dec 13, 2022
Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2022 World Cup win for Lionel Messi is only a ‘matter of time’ From Bangladeshis to Bahrainis, the Argentinian superstar’s fans are in Doha praying their hero will lift the World Cup.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 Today at the World Cup: Argentina and Croatia ready to go head to head The first of the semi-final showdowns is set to take place
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022 World Cup 2022 briefing: Modric, not Messi, could be the man to stop The Croatia legend also plays on a different plane and will lead a masterful midfield in the semi-final against Argentina
The Times of India · Dec 13, 2022 Watch: Lionel Messi taunts Dutch player - 'What are you looking at fool?' The video clip of Lionel Messi taunting Netherlands' player, possibly Wout Weghorst, has gone so viral that it has found place on mugs and t-shirts in Argentina, who beat the Dutch on penalties and will face Croatia in the first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2022 Croatia coach says Argentina under greater pressure at World Cup Coach Zlatko Dalic said skill and ‘strength of character’ had brought his team to the semifinal against Argentina.
Bangkok Post · Dec 12, 2022 Talking points ahead of Tuesday's last-four encounter in Doha DOHA: Croatia and Argentina face each other today at Doha's Lusail Stadium with a place in the World Cup final at stake. AFP Sport looks at some of the keys to the game.
Bangkok Post · Dec 12, 2022 2022 Qatar World Cup: our semi-final picks The Bangkok Post's predictions on matches.
Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022 Luka Modric hints at retirement plan ahead of World Cup 2022 semi-final Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has fielded questions about his future on the eve of Croatia's World Cup semi-final against Argentina - and he's hinted he is keen to stay put
The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2022 Scotland's Argentinian contingent unite for a Messi night in Edinburgh Glasgow Warriors host Edinburgh at Scotstoun in the first leg of those two teams’ now traditional 1872 Cup festive double-header in just 10…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022 The Mac Allister family: friends with Maradona to a World Cup with Messi Carlos Javier Mac Allister played with Diego Maradona for Argentina, now he’s watching his son link up with Lionel Messi
Sports Illustrated · Dec 12, 2022 Present Tens: The Immeasurable Impact of Modric, Messi Two of the World Cup’s high-wire acts are led by their all-time great maestros, whose importance has been further underscored in runs to the semifinals in Qatar.