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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 · Dec 14, 2022

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 · Dec 14, 2022

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 · Dec 14, 2022

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 · Dec 13, 2022

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 · Dec 13, 2022

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 · Dec 13, 2022

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 · Dec 13, 2022

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 · Dec 13, 2022

'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 · Dec 13, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022