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Julian Alvarez - From Lionel Messi fan as a kid to Argentina teammate at FIFA World Cup

Ten years ago, Julian Alvarez, who was just 12 then, thought that he had his dream come true when he got a chance to get clicked with Lionel Messi. What Alvarez didn't know at that time was that his dream would just get better a decade later.

The Times of India

Messi magic sends Argentina through to World Cup final in Qatar

‘No human being can stop Messi,’ Argentina fan Ricardo Falu told Al Jazeera as the Albicelestes defeated Croatia 3-0.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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.

Evening Standard

'We're an intelligent squad, we know how to read the game': Messi praises Argentina's intelligence after Croatia win

NEW DELHI: After taking his team to the World Cup final with a mesmerising performance in Qatar, captain Lionel Messi praised Argentina's intelligence on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Croatia coach spots something "very suspicious" as Lionel Messi inspires Argentina win

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic fell one hurdle short of successive World Cup finals and believes his side did not enjoy any luck in their three-goal defeat vs Argentina

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

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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

Daily Mirror

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 National (Scotland)

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

The Independent UK

‘Incredible’: Luis Suarez sends Lionel Messi message after guiding Argentina to World Cup final

Messi inspired the Albiceleste to a comfortable victory at the Lusail Stadium, scoring one and assisting one of Julian Alvarez’s goals in the 3-0 win

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

The Independent UK

Pep Guardiola picked out Argentina's unsung hero leaving Lionel Messi on brink of history

Pep Guardiola was in no doubt before the World Cup got underway and after Julian Alvarez helped Argentina into the final, his pre-match prediction looks set to be spot on

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

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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.

Radio France Internationale

Another Messi night as Argentina destroy Croatia to reach World Cup final

Lionel Messi offered up a masterclass on Tuesday night as Argentina swept past Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup final.

The Times of India

Argentina vs Croatia Highlights: Vintage Messi and Alvarez power Argentina into the final

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi mesmerised again as he helped Argentina storm into their sixth World Cup final by defeating Croatia 3-0 in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Wednesday. Messi scored a goal and produced a stunning assist, while Julian Alvarez struck two goals for the…

The Independent UK

How Argentina’s other 10 helped their No 10 into the World Cup final

That Lionel Messi’s 16-year quest to win the World Cup reaches the end game owes plenty to those who have joined him on the journey

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Al Jazeera

Recap: Argentina vs Croatia – World Cup 2022

Messi scores one and sets up two as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup 2022 final.

The Independent UK

Argentina vs Croatia player ratings as Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez book World Cup final place

The Albiceleste will play the winner of France vs Morocco in Sunday’s final

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi sets 4 records as Argentina reach World Cup final with victory vs Croatia

Lionel Messi put in another starring performance for Argentina as they reached the World Cup final this coming Sunday with a convincing three-goal victory vs Croatia

Al Jazeera

Messi leads Argentina to World Cup final in 3-0 win over Croatia

Argentina’s talisman and captain was in sparkling form during his side’s semifinal clash at Lusail Stadium.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi dazzles as Argentina beat Croatia to reach World Cup final - 5 talking points

ARGENTINA 3-0 CROATIA: Lionel Messi makes history by helping Argentina reach the World Cup final in Qatar with a commanding win which featured two goals from Julian Alvarez

Daily Mirror

Jamie Carragher picks his side after Gary Neville vs Peter Walton on-air disagreement

Lionel Messi opened the scoring in Argentina's World Cup semi final vs Croatia after Julian Alvarez was adjudged to have been fouled by goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic

Daily Mirror

Luka Modric slip punished by Lionel Messi to sum up difference between pair at World Cup

ARGENTINA 3-0 CROATIA: Lionel Messi was on target for his side as they roared into a sixth World Cup final with a dominant victory at the Lusail Stadium

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