World Cup Day 24: Argentina reach FINAL; Messi breaks more records

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World Cup Match Report

Argentina 3-0 Croatia: Messi scores and assists to reach final in last WC chase

Argentina's master and pupil Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez combined to deadly effect as they reached their sixth World Cup final with victory over Croatia at Lusail Stadium.

World Cup Headlines

Luka Modric off to a standing ovation from even Argentina fans

Football fans hailed Luka Modric after Croatia's exited the World Cup to Argentina, with the tournament in Qatar likely to be the legendary midfielder's final one.

OFFICIAL: Messi named MOTM, he's been MOTM in every knockout game of World Cup

Another MOTM award goes to Lionel Messi, as he has been the Man of the Match in every knockout match of the World Cup.

These Things Happen

Man United boss Erik ten Hag takes Robin van Persie out for dinner

Should Erik ten Hag be looking to pick the brains of anyone when it comes to being a striker at Manchester United, he could do a lot worse than look to Robin van Persie.

Messi passes Batistuta as Argentina's all-time World Cup top scorer

After scoring the penalty in the first half of the semi-final against Croatia, Lionel Messi passes Gabriel Batistuta as Argentina's all-time World Cup top scorer.

Mbappe was not laughing at Kane for penalty miss with real reason revealed

KYLIAN MBAPPE was NOT laughing at Harry Kane for missing the crucial penalty.

Argentina fan tattoos Messi's pose mocking Holland coaches after World Cup win

An Argentina supporter has taken the bold step of tattooing Lionel Messi's insulting celebration in front of Holland coaches onto his skin.

Luka Modric's amazing rise from war-time refugee to global football superstar

LUKA MODRIC has enjoyed a stunning career, including winning the Ballon d'Or title in 2018, and will lead his country out against Argentina in the semi-final of the World Cup tonight.

Where are the World Cup stars are on holiday after their exploits in Qatar?

The World Cup may still be yet to conclude with Argentina, Croatia, France and Morocco making up the final four in Qatar, but plenty of players from the other 28 nations have been enjoying some time off after their exertions at the tournament.

How Brazil legend Ronaldinho reacted to Alvarez's goal for Argentina vs Croatia

Ronaldinho could not hold back his amazement after watching Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez light up the World Cup with a jaw-dropping solo goal against Croatia on Tuesday night.

Ronaldo 'wants to continue playing for and leading Portugal at Euro 2024'

Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to continue playing for Portugal until at least Euro 2024, according to reports.

Liverpool 'are set to beat Real Madrid to both Enzo Fernandez AND Bellingham'

Liverpool are reportedly close to beating Real Madrid to the signings of Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez and Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham.

What they say

Ibrahimovic says 'we will never know the true story' of Ronaldo's Man Utd exit

Zlatan Ibrahimovic thinks fans will never know the 'true story' behind Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious exit from Manchester United

Messi: 'Sunday will be my last game in a World Cup, I can't take another one'

It was around 2:20 a.m. (local time) at the Lusail Stadium. Together with the Argentine journalists, with 'Olé' at the head, we waited for Lionel Messi in the mixed zone

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: I think Messi will lift the trophy, it’s already written

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes “it's already written” that Lionel Messi will finally win his first World Cup at the fifth time of asking.

World Cup Fixtures

France VS Morocco 2022/12/14 19:00 UTC