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Messi, Alvarez masterclasses give Argentina big win over Croatia – and place in final

Some outstanding play by Lionel Messi and young star Julian Alvarez handed Argentina a 3-0 win over Croatia and a ticket to the World Cup final. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the match unfolded.

France 24

It’s Argentina’s turn to try and push Croatia into Fifa’s Big Vat O’ Molten Metal

In today’s Football Daily: Messi v Modric, movie magic and much more

The Guardian - UK

Soccer craze, pride grip Croatia before Argentina semifinal

Christmas is close but the World Cup semifinal between Croatia and Argentina is closer

The Independent UK

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Modric v Messi: anguish for a titan as Argentina face Croatia in World Cup semi

Two grand old men of world football Lionel Messi and Luka Modric will carry the hopes of their nations on their fleet-footed frames on Tuesday night at the Lusail Stadium as they orchestrate Argentina and Croatia respectively towards a place in the World Cup final.

Radio France Internationale

World Cup 2022: Argentina fuelled by sense of destiny as Croatia look to deny Lionel Messi

Even the usually-unflappable Lionel Messi lost his cool in the aftermath of Argentina’s bad-tempered win over the Netherlands, hitting out at Dutch goalscorer Wout Weghorst after the game and labelling him a “fool”.

Evening Standard

‘We are built differently’: Croatia relish second shot at World Cup glory

With two semi-final appearances in four years, a nation of less than 4 million continues to punch far above its weight

The Guardian - UK

'World Cup's hottest fan' makes nude promise if her country are crowned champions

Croatia face Argentina in the first of this week's World Cup semi-finals

Irish Mirror

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Who is Argentina v Croatia referee Daniele Orsato, the trained electrician who has history with Messi and Modric

The experienced Italian official is the man in the middle for the first semi-final of the 2022 World Cup

Wales Online

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

‘I like big games’: Dominik Livakovic fired up to be Croatia’s hero again

Dinamo Zagreb keeper has put uncertainty behind him and excelled at this World Cup after wise words from Luka Modric

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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

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

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

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The Times of India

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…

Al Jazeera

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

Argentina vs Croatia match preview: World Cup 2022 semifinal

An emotional Argentina face a tenacious Croatia who have shown no regard for narrative.

The Guardian - UK

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

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Al Jazeera

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

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.

Daily Mirror

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 Guardian - UK

Croatia’s success story built on family values and a sprinkling of stardust

Only Messi and Argentina stand in the way of a small country defying the odds to reach a second World Cup final in a row

Asharq Al-Awsat

Perisic Looks to Seize the Big Moment Again at the World Cup

The late run. The timing. The delivery. Leo Perisic has certainly learned a thing or two from his father. While Ivan Perisic has been his usual consistent self at the World Cup to help Croatia reach the semifinals, the winger’s young son has provided one of the more touching moments…

Evening Standard

How spirited Croatia continue to defy World Cup odds with family values key

Pay a visit to Croatia’s training base at this World Cup and you will find the word ‘obitelj’ written all over the place.

Manchester Evening News

What Luka Modric told Croatia goalkeeper about Casemiro during penalty shootout

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro scored his penalty but Brazil lost the shoot-out 4-2 to exit the World Cup at the quarter-final stage.

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