Lionel Messi, Argentina in the World Cup Final for the first time since 2014. FIFAWorldCup Qatar2022
semifinal on Tuesday. Messi scored the eventual game-winner from the penalty spot, while Álvarez produced a brace, the second of which came after some absolute wizardry from Messi.
The early talking points in a cagey, tactical affair actually involved injuries: Messi briefly appeared to be concerned with his hamstring, while a clash of heads left Cristian Romero in need of treatment. However, out of nowhere, Argentina went ahead. An Enzo Fernández pass from inside the Argentine half beat the entire Croatian midfield and defense to send Álvarez in alone on Dominik Livaković. The Manchester City forward got a gentle shot away just as striker and goalkeeper crashed into one another. Croatia cleared the effort off the line, but referee Daniele Orsato gave a penalty kick for the collision.
Messi showed no signs of a knock, going with power to beat Livaković and become Argentina’s all-time leading World Cup goalscorer, breaking a tie with Gabriel Batistuta.
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