Joyous Argentina followers packed the streets of Buenos Aires after the Lionel Messi-led facet reached the ultimate of the FIFA World Cup. Messi opened the scoring from the penalty spot whereas Julian Alvarez scored twice as Argentina defeated Croatia 3-0 within the first semi-final on Wednesday. Thousands of Argentina followers celebrated their World Cup semi-final triumph by filling the streets of the capital metropolis. In the movies shared on social media, followers had been seen chanting Messi’s identify whereas leaping in pleasure.

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Alvarez, the Manchester City ahead, received the penalty for Messi’s opener earlier than happening to attain twice himself.

However, it was the Argentina captain who stole the present as soon as once more together with his mesmerising efficiency.

Messi, who scored his fifth objective of the match to this point, surpassed Gabriel Batistuta (10) because the nation’s all-time high scorer in World Cups. He has 11 World Cup objectives to his identify.

The 35-year-old additionally equalled former German participant Lothar Matthaeus’ file of 25 World Cup appearances.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has reportedly confirmed that the 2022 FIFA World Cup ultimate shall be his final sport for Argentina.

“I feel very happy to be able to achieve this, to finish my World Cup journey by playing my last game in a final,” Messi reportedly told Argentine media outlet Diario Deportivo Ole.

Argentina arrived in Qatar as one of many match favourites however doubts crept in after they misplaced their opening group sport 1-2 in opposition to outsiders Saudi Arabia. They had been unbeaten in 36 matches earlier than arriving in Doha.

The two-time champions will now tackle both Morocco or holders France within the ultimate, which shall be performed on the Lusail Stadium on Sunday.

(With AFP Inputs)

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