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Lionel Messi's hamstring and a mystery red card: Five talking points from the Argentina-Croatia World Cup semifinal

Another masterful Lionel Messi performance comes with some slight concern for the 35-year-old's fitness, while a Croatian World Cup hero is sent off under mysterious circumstances. That and more in the latest edition of five talking points from the Qatar World Cup.

ABC News

The GOAT and the Kids Have Argentina on Brink of World Cup Title

Argentina has longed for the perfect formula to win a World Cup with Lionel Messi. With its current group—and with Messi’s current form—La Albiceleste may just have it.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi sets up his shot at destiny with throwback brilliance

Argentina’s icon ran things again and took a step back in time to set up a clinching third goal as Croatia were swept aside

The Guardian - UK

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Katie Taylor still on top in end of year vote as Vera Pauw's World Cup qualifiers lauded as Team of 2022

The much-loved Bray boxer has dominated the voting for the past six years in the TSSI and, with a potential Croke Park homecoming to look forward to next summer, that run could continue in 12 months time

Irish Mirror

This close-up video of Lionel Messi’s ridiculous assist vs. Croatia left soccer fans in total awe

Even this video can't do Messi's unique brilliance justice.

USA Today Sports Media Group

France face tough exam from African giant-killers

DOHA: Defending champions and title favourites France face African history-makers Morocco on Wednesday in what is sure to be a high-octane World Cup semi-final at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Bangkok Post

Lionel Messi urges teammates to take last step to win World Cup

Lionel Messi, who drove Argentina on in their semi-final, said: ‘We were confident we would make it,’ but Croatia were angry about the award of a penalty for the first goal

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Croatia undone by 'true Messi' performance, says coach Dalic

LUSAIL, Qatar: Croatia tried their best to control their World Cup semi-final but a vintage performance from Argentina skipper Lionel Messi took the game away from them, coach Zlatko Dalic said after his side were beaten 3-0 by the South Americans on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Luka Modric still at very top and World Cup has enhanced his legacy

Falling short will sting but, if this is the end for the Croatia midfielder, the past three weeks have only served to enhance his legacy

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Scaloni says there is ‘no doubt’ Argentina hero Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he has "no doubt" Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time after the little magician inspired his side to a 3-0 win over Croatia in the World Cup semi-final.

Evening Standard

Streets of Argentina turn into party as team reaches final

The streets of Argentina have turned into a party as the national team beat Croatia by a comfortable 3-0 and earned this soccer-crazed South American country a spot in the World Cup final

The Independent UK

France vs Morocco prediction: How will World Cup fixture play out tomorrow?

France are eyeing a second consecutive World Cup final appearance while Morocco target another shock win

The Independent UK

'We're an intelligent squad, we know how to read the game': Messi praises Argentina's intelligence after Croatia win

NEW DELHI: After taking his team to the World Cup final with a mesmerising performance in Qatar, captain Lionel Messi praised Argentina's intelligence on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Angel Di Maria's touching gesture to Luka Modric spotted after World Cup heartbreak

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric's dream of winning the Qatar World Cup is over after Croatia were knocked out of the tournament by Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday

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Evening Standard

Lionel Messi addresses injury fears as Argentina beat Croatia to make World Cup final

Lionel Messi allayed injury fears ahead of the World Cup final.

Daily Mirror

Croatia coach spots something "very suspicious" as Lionel Messi inspires Argentina win

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic fell one hurdle short of successive World Cup finals and believes his side did not enjoy any luck in their three-goal defeat vs Argentina

Irish Mirror

From Dalyer to Doha - remembering World Cup semi-finalists Morocco's visit to Dublin

The scorer of the last ever senior international goal at Dalymount Park on the famous stadium, old foes Morocco and the African side's prospects in Wednesday night's semi-final against France.

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi thrilled after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final place

Messi scored the first goal and brilliantly created the third in his side’s semi-final win over Croatia

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Daily Mirror

Piers Morgan delivers predictable response to Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics

Lionel Messi will have the chance to add the World Cup to his collection of trophies after helping Argentina beat Croatia in Qatar, but Piers Morgan remains unimpressed

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi makes Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni burst into tears after World Cup display

Messi scored Argentina's opener from the penalty spot as the South Americans swept aside Croatia 3-0 in Tuesday's semi-final, with Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez adding the other two goals

Daily Record

Ryan Porteous Hibs stay NOT ruled out as Lee Johnson hopes transfer U turn could still happen

Hibs have already confirmed Porteous will leave the club but Johnson believes you can never quite say never.

Daily Mirror

'People are striking out of desperation - the Government is to blame for the disruption'

The real-term pay for teachers is down 9% since 2010, while nurses’ has fallen by 8% - this is the the reason why so many people have resorted to industrial action

Daily Mirror

Argentina fans celebrate at Diego Maradona's house to soak up Lionel Messi's heroics

Lionel Messi was at his brilliant best on Tuesday as he scored and provided an assist in Argentina's 3-0 victory against Croatia in the World Cup semi-final in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Jamie Carragher makes sure people won't forget Gary Neville’s terrible Lionel Messi shout

Lionel Messi's eye-catching performance in Argentina's 3-0 win over Croatia in the World Cup semi-final prompted Jamie Carragher to wind up Gary Neville over his previous comments

The National (Scotland)

Lionel Messi puts end to 16-year battle of magicians at Lusail - Joe Callaghan

Luka Modric wasn’t hanging around. He walked swiftly to the sidelines, slung off the elastic around that had kept his hair in place and joined the…

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