Argentinaâs inspirational figure Lionel Messi (left) accelerates past Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol.

Football, International Football, Sports, World Cup

December 14, 2022

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi (right) attempts to shoot on goal during the Qatar2022 World Cup semi-final match against Croatia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north ofDoha, on Tuesday. (Photos: AFP)

Argentina Captain Lionel Messi (top) vies for the ball with Croatia defender Dejan Lovren.

Argentina’s Julian Alvarez (right) celebrates his goal with teammate and leader Lionel Messi.

Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final match against Croatia.

Argentina forward Julian Alvarez (front) celebrates with his strike partner and Captain Lionel Messi after the former scored his team’s third goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final match against Croatia on Tuesday.

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