Live updates | Argentina-Croatia in the World Cup semifinals
2 years ago

Live updates | Argentina-Croatia in the World Cup semifinals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Latest from the World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and Croatia: ___ Argentina plays Croatia on Tuesday in the first World Cup semifinal match, and the winner will face either defending champion France or Morocco in Sunday's final at Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi and Luka Modric have led Argentina and Croatia to the final four with stellar performances, and both are looking to cap their careers with a World Cup title. Croatia has already ended Neymar’s World Cup by beating Brazil in the quarterfinals.

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Croatia beats Tunisia on penalties, faces Egypt in four-nation FIFA series final
9 months ago

Croatia beats Tunisia on penalties, faces Egypt in four-nation FIFA series final

The Hindu  

World Cup semifinalist Croatia needed a penalty shootout to beat Tunisia following a 0-0 draw in a friendly on Saturday. Keeper Ivica Ivusic, who replaced Dominik Livakovic in the second half, came to Croatia’s rescue with three penalty saves as his side prevailed 5-4 after the game went to a shootout. READ | Endrick scores maiden international goal, gives Brazil …

Who will Argentina face in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup semifinal after win over Brazil?
1 year ago

Who will Argentina face in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup semifinal after win over Brazil?

The Hindu  

Argentina toppled defending champion Brazil to enter the semifinal of the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Jakarta on Friday. The River Plate star put on an eye-catching performance scoring goals in the 28th, 59th and 73rd minute to seal a 3-0 win for his side. This is Argentina’s sixth last-four entry, with the South American failing to win in …

What happened in last five Brazil vs Argentina matches before FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?
1 year, 1 month ago

What happened in last five Brazil vs Argentina matches before FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?

The Hindu  

Brazil and Argentina, two of the biggest national sides in world football are about to clash horns after two years in the FIFA 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers on November 22. Here is what happened in the last five matches between Brazil and Argentina: Brazil 0-0 Argentina; November 2021 - FIFA World Cup Qualifier Argentina’s Lionel Messi challenged by Brazil’s Gerson during …

Nations League Final, Croatia vs Spain live streaming: Preview, Possible XI, When and Where to watch in India
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League Final, Croatia vs Spain live streaming: Preview, Possible XI, When and Where to watch in India

India TV News  

Croatia will target their maiden international trophy when they take on mighty Spain in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday, June 18. On the other hand, Spain beat Italy in the second semi-final with new Real Madrid signing Joselu scoring an 88th-minute winner in a 2-1 win. UEFA Nations League Final, Match Details: Croatia vs Spain Venue: De Kuip, …

Argentina Predicted XI vs Panama in first match since World Cup win
1 year, 9 months ago

Argentina Predicted XI vs Panama in first match since World Cup win

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and his Argentina team will play their first football match after beating France to lift the World Cup in Qatar last December. File Photo: Lisandro Martinez of Argentina poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup winning trophy during the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail …

Messi and Argentina to play first home friendlies after World Cup triumph
1 year, 9 months ago

Messi and Argentina to play first home friendlies after World Cup triumph

The Hindu  

Argentina will play its first matches since lifting the World Cup in December with friendlies later this month against Panama and Curacao, the country’s football federation said on Thursday. “Lionel Scaloni’s team will play on March 23 at the Monumental stadium and on March 28 at the Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero,” the Argentine FA said on Twitter. …

Argentina FIFA World Cup homecoming: Lionel Messi & Co land in Buenos Aires amid festivities
2 years ago

Argentina FIFA World Cup homecoming: Lionel Messi & Co land in Buenos Aires amid festivities

The Hindu  

Thousands of fans lined up in the middle of the night to try to get a glimpse of the Argentina football team that won one of the greatest World Cup finals of all time ahead of what is scheduled to be a day of celebrations in Buenos Aires. Messi was the first player from the plane carrying the World Cup, …

FIFA World Cup final: How Argentina can beat France in the summit clash
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup final: How Argentina can beat France in the summit clash

Firstpost  

If Argentina are to win the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, here is how they might do it. Lionel Messi stands on the brink of a long-awaited World Cup winner’s medal as Argentina faces defending champions France in Sunday’s final. If Argentina are to win the tournament for the first time since 1986, here is how …

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

Al Rayyan: Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup. Mislav Orsic scored the decisive goal shortly before halftime at Khalifa International Stadium to ensure Modric finished on a winning note, if this does turn out to be his last World Cup match. After becoming the first African …

World Cup: For Lionel Messi and Argentina, now is all
2 years ago

World Cup: For Lionel Messi and Argentina, now is all

Al Jazeera  

The script says Messi will be the conductor of football’s great show and lift the trophy at the end of it. Sunday’s culmination of the first World Cup to take place in the Middle East will be Messi’s last outing at the tournament. Lionel Messi keeps etching his name into the World Cup history books 📚 pic.twitter.com/ebB5cU3oZ9 — B/R Football …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to finish third in World Cup
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to finish third in World Cup

The Hindu  

Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to secure a top-three finish in the tournament for the second consecutive edition. Mislav Orsic curled in a brilliant goal in the 42nd minute to give Croatia a 2-1 lead over Morocco at halftime in an open and entertaining World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday. Starting line-ups Croatia …

Croatia vs Morocco, Key battles: FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, Qatar 2022
2 years ago

Croatia vs Morocco, Key battles: FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup knockouts can be cruel games. Here are three key battles expected in the match: Sofiane Boufal vs Luka Modric Sofiane Boufal has been one of Morocco’s architects of attacking along the flanks, be it the darting runs along the left, or dribbling past defenders. Croatia’s Luka Modric, left, and Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal challenge for the ball …

FIFA World Cup 2022, December 17: What are the matches happening in Qatar today?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022, December 17: What are the matches happening in Qatar today?

The Hindu  

PREVIEW To some, it’s little more than a meaningless exhibition match. To others, it’s a chance to become “immortal.” Third place play-off schedule Date Match Time Venue Third place play-off December 17 Croatia vs Morocco 8:30pm IST Khalifa international stadium The third-place playoff at the World Cup can be a confusing concept. “You are so disappointed, you’ve just lost a …

Croatia vs Morocco Third Place Match prediction, time, live-streaming details
2 years ago

Croatia vs Morocco Third Place Match prediction, time, live-streaming details

Live Mint  

Croatia will play their second third place match at the world cup while Morocco will play their first tonight. Croatia, a team that have frequently demonstrated their skill in extra time and penalty shootouts, won't be happy to know that the third-place match has never been decided on penalty kicks. Date, Time & Venue The Croatia vs Morocco match will …

Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Great goals and Modric’s World Cup last dance
2 years ago

Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Great goals and Modric’s World Cup last dance

New York Times  

Croatia won the third-place play-off game against Morocco in a game which featured some world-class goals. OH MY 😳 Mislav Oršić with a beauty to put Croatia up just before the half 🎯 pic.twitter.com/OtquwmKsfr — FOX Soccer December 17, 2022 And then followed penalty shouts, emotional players, terrible VAR calls, players fuming at the referee and near-last-minute equalisers — almost …

Lionel Messi Battling Injury Ahead Of World Cup Final? Here's What You Need To Know
2 years ago

Lionel Messi Battling Injury Ahead Of World Cup Final? Here's What You Need To Know

ABP News  

Argentina vs France - FIFA World Cup 2022: There are some serious concerns over whether Argentina's talisman, Lionel Messi, is fit for Sunday's high-octane World Cup final against France. When Messi was asked about his injury, he told reporters that he will be fully fit to take on France in Sunday's World Cup final. Lionel Messi has reportedly confirmed that …

Croatia hopeful Luka Modric won’t retire after World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia hopeful Luka Modric won’t retire after World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic is hopeful the …

Croatia’s ‘golden generation’ nears end after World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia’s ‘golden generation’ nears end after World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Argentina was a step too far for a Croatia team that reached back-to-back World Cup semifinals and shocked Brazil along the way in Qatar. PERFORMANCE Beaten finalists at the World Cup in Russia four years ago, Croatia wasn’t expected to go deep again this time around. “Well, perhaps this is the end for the generation at the …

'Best Player in The World'- Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic Hails Lionel Messi after Semifinal Victory
2 years ago

'Best Player in The World'- Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic Hails Lionel Messi after Semifinal Victory

News 18  

Lionel Messi-led Argentina stunned Croatia in FIFA World Cup semi-final to the extent that even Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic could not help but marvel the performance of Lionel Messi. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot After Argentina sealed the game and …

WATCH: Messi weaves magic vs Croatia as Argentina reaches World Cup final
2 years ago

WATCH: Messi weaves magic vs Croatia as Argentina reaches World Cup final

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is having his best time at the World Cup. The talismanic footballer guided Argentina to its second FIFA World Cup final since 2014 on Tuesday night by scoring a goal and then setting up two spectacular assists for Julian Alvarez in the semifinal against Croatia. Messi is now just a match away from winning football’s most coveted prize …

Messi magic sends Argentina through to World Cup final in Qatar
2 years ago

Messi magic sends Argentina through to World Cup final in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Lusail, Qatar – Even before the players stepped onto the field for their pre-match warm-up, the seats were full. Messi did not see a lot of the ball because of the way Croatia started,” said Cristian Rolero, an Argentinian who travelled from Miami to see his hero in action. Confident Croatia Croatia were in a confident mood looking to reach …

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final
2 years ago

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi bent over, clutched his left hamstring and appeared to grimace, immediately spreading panic through the soccer world but especially among all Argentines. We’re going to the final, which is what we wanted.” It will be Messi’s second World Cup final — Argentina lost the other one to Germany in 2014 — in what might be …

Argentina vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez Star; ARG 3-0 CRO
2 years ago

Argentina vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez Star; ARG 3-0 CRO

News 18  

Argentina vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights: Lionel Messi scored in the 34th minute as Julian Alvarez added the second and third in the 39th and 69th minutes for Argentina against Croatia in the semi-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Lusail Stadium. What time will the FIFA World Cup 2022 match Argentina vs Croatia begin? Which …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez shine as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach 6th final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez shine as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach 6th final

India Today  

Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez combined to help Argentina become the first team to reach the finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez registered the game’s first shot on target after 25 minutes, taking a pop from outside the box, which was ably saved by Dominik Livakovic in goal. Alvarez scores Argentina's second …

Argentina qualifies for FIFA World Cup final after 3-0 win against Croatia in semis
2 years ago

Argentina qualifies for FIFA World Cup final after 3-0 win against Croatia in semis

The Hindu  

The playlist had run its course, the voices were all hoarse, but they refused to stop singing as the man they were praising was there in front, crying after delivering yet another joyful night. The long unfulfilled promise of the shiny World Cup trophy is making Lionel Messi play his best, drawing up hitherto hidden weapons from his armoury. But …

Messi, Alvarez star in Argentina’s 3-0 win against Croatia in FIFA World Cup semis; La Albiceleste in Qatar WC final
2 years ago

Messi, Alvarez star in Argentina’s 3-0 win against Croatia in FIFA World Cup semis; La Albiceleste in Qatar WC final

The Hindu  

Rodrigo De Paul and Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrate after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates the team's 3-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium. Julian Alvarez of Argentina …

ARG 3-0 CRO, FIFA World Cup semifinal HIGHLIGHTS: Messi, Alvarez shine as Argentina reaches final; Croatia to play 3rd place play-off
2 years ago

ARG 3-0 CRO, FIFA World Cup semifinal HIGHLIGHTS: Messi, Alvarez shine as Argentina reaches final; Croatia to play 3rd place play-off

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and Croatia, happening at the Lusail stadium. The latter then chipped it to Mac Allister who shot the volley wide 81’ Luka Modric OUT, Majer IN Magnificent Messi With a goal and two assists this game, Messi has become the first player to score and assist …

Argentina vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2022 Live Streaming Details: Where and when to watch match on TV, online
2 years ago

Argentina vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2022 Live Streaming Details: Where and when to watch match on TV, online

India TV News  

Argentina vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2022 Live Streaming Details: Where and when to watch match on TV, online in India Argentina and Croatia are set to face each other in the first semifinal match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Wednesday. When will the match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 between Argentina and Croatia begin? The match …

Messi and Argentina’s FIFA World Cup journey in Qatar in pictures
2 years ago

Messi and Argentina’s FIFA World Cup journey in Qatar in pictures

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is two matches away from living his World Cup dream. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with teammates after scoring their team’s first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Zlatko Dalic says Argentina under greater pressure than Croatia in semifinal
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Zlatko Dalic says Argentina under greater pressure than Croatia in semifinal

The Hindu  

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says the FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina will be a show of ‘strength of character’ by his players. Croatia, the runner-up of the 2018 World Cup, will take on two-time champion Argentina at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday night with an eye on becoming the first finalist at the Qatar World Cup. They are highly …

Croatia vs Argentina: ‘No limits’ for Zlatko Dalic in pursuit of the ‘extraordinary’ at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia vs Argentina: ‘No limits’ for Zlatko Dalic in pursuit of the ‘extraordinary’ at World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Indeed, perhaps it is the presence of Argentina in Tuesday’s semi-final that …

Messi’s Argentina in World Cup semifinal showdown with Modric’s Croatia
2 years ago

Messi’s Argentina in World Cup semifinal showdown with Modric’s Croatia

The Hindu  

Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semifinal that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit. In the second semifinal on Wednesday, reigning champions France take on giant-killing Morocco, the first African team ever to reach the last four of a World Cup. "At back-to-back World Cups …

FIFA World Cup semi-finals: Lionel Messi's Argentina look for finals push vs Luka Modric's disciplined Croatia
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup semi-finals: Lionel Messi's Argentina look for finals push vs Luka Modric's disciplined Croatia

India Today  

Doha's Lusail Stadium is set to host the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup, set to played on Tuesday, 13 December. Lionel Messi's Argentina are set to be up against a disciplined Croatia of Luka Modric, a team that has flown under the radar in this edition of the tournament. Lionel Messi's side, who came into the tournament with …

What happened when Argentina and Croatia met last time in FIFA World Cup?
2 years ago

What happened when Argentina and Croatia met last time in FIFA World Cup?

The Hindu  

Argentina vs Croatia will face each other in the semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The first time they met at the FIFA World Cup was in 1998, when the South American side won 1-0 in the group stage, thanks to a Mauricio Pineda goal. The last time Argentina and Croatia faced each other was in the …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric reveals ‘dream’ plan for retirement ahead of semifinal vs Argentina
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric reveals ‘dream’ plan for retirement ahead of semifinal vs Argentina

The Hindu  

Captain Luka Modric is ‘very focused on Croatia’ as his team takes on Argentina in first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday night. “For now, I am at the World Cup and very focused on Croatia,” Modric is quoted as saying by Diario AS. At 37, Modric has been the driving force behind Vatreni’s progression to the …

Recap: Argentina vs Croatia – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Argentina vs Croatia – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Messi scores one and sets up two as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup 2022 final. Argentina have beaten Croatia 3-0 at Lusail’s Iconic Stadium to claim a place in the World Cup final on Sunday. Ivan Perisic failed to catch Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez off the line, the counter was sprung, the players hurtled down the …

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

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

Al Jazeera  

Argentina’s talisman and captain was in sparkling form during his side’s semifinal clash at Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi produced a magical display to inspire Argentina to a 3-0 win over Croatia and fire his side into Sunday’s World Cup final. His searing strike saw him become Argentina’s all-time World Cup top scorer with 11 goals before Alvarez took matters into …

ARG vs CRO FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi's Argentina eye World Cup final spot as Modric and Co stand in way
2 years ago

ARG vs CRO FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi's Argentina eye World Cup final spot as Modric and Co stand in way

India TV News  

After an exhilarating round of matches at the FIFA World Cup 2022, the tournament has reached the semifinal stage and a place in the final awaits on Sunday. While Lionel Messi’s Argentina will look to punch their ticket for the final, Luka Modric and Co are still unbeaten and will look to dent the opposition team’s prospect and reach another …

Croatia coach says Argentina under greater pressure at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia coach says Argentina under greater pressure at World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Coach Zlatko Dalic said skill and ‘strength of character’ had brought his team to the semifinal against Argentina. Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has insisted that Argentina are under greater pressure than his team heading into their World Cup semifinal clash in Qatar and spoke of his team’s “strength of character” as key to their advance through the tournament. Dalic …

Argentina vs Croatia: What the data tells us about today’s World Cup semi-final
2 years ago

Argentina vs Croatia: What the data tells us about today’s World Cup semi-final

New York Times  

Happy World Cup semi-final day! Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is two games away from hugely increasing his chances of being remembered as the greatest of all time, with Argentina one win from contesting two of the past three World Cup finals. Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina have built impressive momentum at the World Cup since their first group match ended in a shock …

FIFA World Cup: We've demonstrated strength of character, says Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic ahead of semi-final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: We've demonstrated strength of character, says Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic ahead of semi-final

India Today  

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has said that they have demonstrated strength of character throughout the course of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Speaking ahead of their clash, Dalic said he trusts his players who have demonstrated a high level of quality and strength of character. I do trust my players they have demonstrated a high level of quality, strength …

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina
2 years ago

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina

The Hindu  

Croatia’s entry into the final of the 2018 World Cup was considered by many to be a miraculous one, considering how unheralded the side was coming into the tournament in Russia. Croatia’s Run-Up to Semifinal GROUP STAGE Croatia vs Morocco: 0-0 Croatia vs Canada: 4-1 Croatia vs Belgium: 0-0 Round of 16 Croatia vs Japan: 1-1 Quarterfinal Croatia vs Brazil: …

Argentina and Messi’s World Cup quest come up against Modric’s resolute Croatia in semifinal
2 years ago

Argentina and Messi’s World Cup quest come up against Modric’s resolute Croatia in semifinal

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Luka Modric would again be adversaries; both have waged a war for eternity – the engine of Barcelona and Real Madrid in one of football’s greatest club rivalries. Now, they face off in another bitter battle at the grand settings of the Lusail Stadium, the hopes of their nations to make it to yet another World Cup …

FIFA WC 2022 Semifinal, Croatia vs Argentina: Key Factors That Could Play a Decisive Role
2 years ago

FIFA WC 2022 Semifinal, Croatia vs Argentina: Key Factors That Could Play a Decisive Role

News 18  

Croatia and Argentina face each other on Tuesday at the Lusail Stadium with a place in the World Cup final at stake. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot With the ball, Croatia have their own diminutive veteran maestro in 37-year-old Luka …

2018 memories scare Argentina as Messi’s boys face Croatia in semi-final
2 years ago

2018 memories scare Argentina as Messi’s boys face Croatia in semi-final

Live Mint  

Neymar's World Cup dreams have already been crushed by Croatia. Croatia crushed Argentina 3-0 at the FIFA World Cup 2018. Argentina’s world cup dreams in 2018 were short-lived as they got eliminated in the Round of 16 after having been defeated by France 3-4. Messi, meanwhile, seems to be taking it upon himself to guide his nation to its third …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric And Croatia Stand Between Lionel Messi And Final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric And Croatia Stand Between Lionel Messi And Final

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Argentina’s World Cup dream remains alive but an indefatigable Croatia side inspired by the enduring brilliance of Luka Modric stands in their way in Tuesday’s semi-final in Doha. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Backed by an enormous …

Messi will not be man-marked in semifinal: Croatia
2 years ago

Messi will not be man-marked in semifinal: Croatia

The Hindu  

Croatia will not attempt to stop Argentina superstar Lionel Messi by man-marking him but instead will focus on immobilising the entire team in their World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, they said. “We don’t have a specific plan yet for stopping Messi and usually we don’t concentrate on stopping one player but the entire team,” striker Bruno Petkovic told a news …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal Line-up: Teams, Schedule And Their Journey to The Last-four
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal Line-up: Teams, Schedule And Their Journey to The Last-four

News 18  

And then there were four. Argentina’s Road to the Semis Group Stage Lost to Saudi Arabia 1-2 Beat Mexico 2-0 Beat Poland 2-0 Round-of-16 Beat Australia 2-1 Quarterfinal Beat Netherlands 4-3 On the other hand, Croatia have again produced an impressive campaign after finishing runners-up last time around. Croatia’s Road to the Semis Group Stage Drew With Morocco 0-0 Beat …

Messi, Argentina advance to semifinals at World Cup
2 years ago

Messi, Argentina advance to semifinals at World Cup

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi started the match by delivering another soccer clinic. Messi, who scored a penalty in regulation time, converted his penalty in the shootout while goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made two saves to help Argentina secure a semifinal match against Croatia, which beat Brazil earlier Friday. “We had to suffer,” Messi said, “but we got through.” Messi did, …

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