Killer blow: Argentina’s Julian Alvarez shoots to score the third goal after receiving a pass from Lionel Messi in the semi-final match against Croatia. — AFP
THE most clinical of smash-and-grabs kept Lionel Messi on track for his date with destiny and broke Croatian hearts as Argentina reached Sunday’s final with a 3-0 victory at the Lusail Stadium.
Either France or Morocco will face Argentina who were fired-up and orchestrated by a majestic Messi on Tuesday. Considered by many to be the world’s best, Messi now has a chance to put behind him defeat in the 2014 World Cup final and fill the only blank on his career resume.
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