Argentina make two changes for World Cup semi-final with Croatia Lionel Scaloni has reverted back to the 4-4-2 he has deployed for much of the tournament in Qatar The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Live updates | Argentina-Croatia in the World Cup semifinals Argentina plays Croatia in the first World Cup semifinal match and the winner will face either defending champion France or Morocco in Sunday’s final at Lusail Stadium The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
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 · Dec 13, 2022
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 · Dec 13, 2022
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 · Dec 13, 2022
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 · Dec 13, 2022
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 · Dec 13, 2022
‘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 · Dec 13, 2022
'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 · Dec 13, 2022
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 · 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
‘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 · 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
The Independent UK · 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 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 Times of India · 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…
Al Jazeera · 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.
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
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.
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 Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022 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 · Dec 12, 2022 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…