The Lionel Messi Show!

Lionel Messi displayed pure class and art as he helped Argentina into their sixth world cup final defeating Croatia 3-0.


The seven times Ballon d'or winner scored a goal and an assist on Tuesday semi finals as the Albiceleste moves one step closer to the ultimate price.

It was an assist that sealed the deal for Lionel Scolani side as they were already 2 goals ahead before halftime thanks to Alvarez solo goal and a penalty conversion from Messi himself following the foul on Alvarez in the 18 yard area.

Messi reminded fans what makes him so immortal as he turned Josko Gvardiol into dust, twisting the defender to pieces before laying the ball onfor Julian Alvarez to clinch his brace against Croatia. As moments of magic go, this one might not be topped. 

The PSG star has now scored and assisted a goal in three different World Cup matches, including two at this year's tournament. Since 1966, no player has ever done so in four separate games. Messi had already broken Gabriel Batistuta's World Cup scoring record and produced several moments of magic to steal the show in the match.

The 35-year-old now looks set to become the man with the most World Cup knockout appearances with Argentina having one foot in the World Cup final, eclipsing Lothar Matthaus.


With the help of Lionel Scaloni and a mix of exciting young talents and valiant veterans, he will have another chance to rewrite the record books on Sunday.

His 26th World Cup appearance will be a final. He will have the chance to win the Golden Ball, the Golden Boot and the trophy that would remove any lingering doubt over the identity of the greatest player of all time.

Although Croatia was eliminated,they raise their heads high up knowing that they gave all their best in this edition.However their fairy tale comes to an end in semi finals as they wait on Saturday to play the losers of the second semi final match between France and Morocco.

They will be looking to become third place after losing the chance to become first or second as they did in Russia four years ago.

With a population of not more than 4million people,they have done extremly well in this tournament.They were the first runners up in 2018 World cup losing to France and this time they are already among the best four teams..what an achievement!

Today's match 

France vs Morocco at 10 pm EAT.







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