Lionel Messi came up with another masterful performance on December 13 against Croatia The Argentine is now one win away from cementing his legacy as the greatest of all time He scored from the penalty spot and was heavily involved in his nation’s other two goals Lionel Messi pinpointed one key area Argentina exploited to get the better of Croatia, in their World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, December 13.
Argentina are now in their sixth World Cup final and have the chance to make amends for the heartbreak of eight years ago in 2014. Goals from Messi and a brace from Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez were enough to set up a final showdown with either France or Morocco.
After the game, Messi – who was awarded the man of the match for the fourth time in the tournament – claimed his team knew Croatia could be hurt on the counter
The Argentine captain explained Croatia could be disordered when they lost the ball, and spaces would be left open for a counter-attack.
Credit needs to go to Lionel Scaloni’s side, who have done brilliantly to pick themselves up from the opening day defeat to Saudi Arabia.
Since then, Messi and his wads have seen off Mexico, Poland, Australia, the Netherlands and the 2018 finalists, the Vatreni. La Albiceleste have not won the World Cup since 1986, and the 2022 edition offers Messi his last chance to claim the trophy
Goals from Messi and a brace from Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez were enough to set up a final showdown with either France or Morocco.
Credit needs to go to Lionel Scaloni’s side, who have done brilliantly to pick themselves up from the opening day defeat to Saudi Arabia. Since then, Messi and his wads have seen off Mexico, Poland, Australia, the Netherlands and the 2018 finalists, the Vatreni. La Albiceleste have not won the World Cup since 1986, and the 2022 edition offers Messi his last chance to claim the trophy. SportsBrief
