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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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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

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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 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

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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…

The Independent UK

‘Everybody wanted us to lose’: Emi Martinez hails Argentina run to World Cup final

The Argentina goalkeeper also provided an injury update on Lionel Messi, who appeared uncomfortable at times in the win over Croatia

USA Today Sports Media Group

World Cup 2022: Argentina advance to final, become betting favorite after dominating Croatia

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Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi says he spotted Croatia weak spot before destroying them in World Cup

Messi scored Argentina's opener from the penalty spot before helping his side to a 3-0 victory in the World Cup semi-final, and they'll now face France or Morocco in the final

The Independent UK

Croatia depart as they progressed throughout the World Cup, controlled, calculated and with no cutting edge

Their midfield trio have been critical to the progress of Zlatko Dalic’s team but Argentina found a way to nullify their threat

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker provides definitive answer to end Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate

Lionel Messi put in a magical performance for Argentina to inspire his nation to a three-goal victory over Croatia in the World Cup semi-final to setup Sunday's final

The Guardian - UK

Argentina 3-0 Croatia: World Cup semi-final player ratings

Lionel Messi was outstanding and ran the show but Croatia’s Ivan Perisic failed to offer anything useful from the left

The Independent UK

How Argentina reached the 2022 World Cup final

Argentina are into the World Cup final after beating Croatia in the semi-finals

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi on the verge of immortality after breaking another record at World Cup

ARGENTINA 3-0 CROATIA: Lionel Messi scored and provided an assist to inspired his country to victory on Tuesday night and a second World Cup final in eight years

Evening Standard

Destiny on Argentina’s side with Lionel Messi on course for crowning moment in World Cup final

As each game passes in Qatar, it is becoming impossible to shake the feeling that Argentina and Lionel Messi will finally end their long wait to win the World Cup.

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