WATCH: Lionel Messi SCORES in Argentina vs Croatia World Cup semi-final
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Lionel Messi SCORE for Argentina in their World Cup semi-final clash against Croatia to tie Kylian Mbappe on five World Cup goals as the striker strikes from the spot after Dominik Livakovic sent Julian Alvarez off.
Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot to put Argentina 1-0 up in their World Cup semi-final clash against Croatia.
The 35-year-old fired from the penalty spot to give his Argentine side the lead in the 34th minute, after Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic had pulled Julián Álvarez off.
Messi made no mistake from 12 meters and tied French star Kylian Mbappé with five goals in the Golden Boot race.
Lionel Messi scored to put Argentina 1-0 up in their World Cup semi-final clash against Croatia.
Going into the match, Messi was also level with Germany legend Lothar Matthaus in terms of World Cup appearances, with a total of 25.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will play 26 games and surpass Matthaus’s record if his team reaches the final, where they would play France or Morocco, on Sunday afternoon.
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