'Absolute filth': Messi dazzles his way into record books as Argentina march to World Cup final
A Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina thumped 2018 runners-up Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a World Cup final against either France or Morocco.
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Lionel Messi: Saudi shock means Argentina played five 'finals'
Lionel Messi beamed with pride after his magical display inspired Argentina to a resounding victory against Croatia and secured their place in the World Cup final.
World Cup Podcast: Houghton on mega Messi's mesmerising semi-final show
Ireland legend Ray Houghton joins Raf Diallo and Mikey Stafford to react to Argentina's 3-0 semi-final win over Croatia with Messi magic to the fore.
Can Morocco or Croatia shatter World Cup's glass ceiling?
Croatia and Morocco are the surprise guests in the World Cup's final four but, as the Croatians discovered in 2018 and many other long-shot semi-finalists have before them, the two remaining steps to become world champions can be the steepest.
'My family must be going crazy!': Messi revels in success as Argentina reach World Cup final
Lionel Messi urged his teammates to "enjoy" the occasion after Argentina breezed past Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a World Cup final against France or Morocco.
Alvarez & mesmerising Messi lead Argentina into final
Two goals by swashbuckling striker Julian Alvarez and a Lionel Messi penalty gave Argentina a 3-0 victory over 2018 runners-up Croatia in the first World Cup semi-final to set up a showpiece meeting with France or Morocco on Sunday.
Belgium want ‘serial winner with experience in managing top players’ as new boss
Belgium have advertised the vacant manager’s job on their website as the search for Roberto Martinez’s replacement begins.
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva withdrawn from Gremio training after potential heart issue detected
Former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has been withdrawn from pre-season training with his Brazilian club Gremio after a potential heart issue was discovered.