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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Superstar Lionel Messi led Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over 2018 runners-up Croatia to reach the final of Qatar\u2019s football World Cup. The 35-year-old captain opened the scoring in the 34th minute after converting a penalty won by striker Julian Alvarez when he was brought down by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.<\/p>\n

Messi went on to set up Alvarez for the following two goals that chiselled away Croatia\u2019s chances of making it to a second straight final and 37-year-old captain Luka Modric\u2019s dreams of hoisting the cup.<\/p>\n

While Croatia had more possession of the ball throughout Tuesday\u2019s encounter, they were not able to register a single shot on goal. The European side will now go on to play in the third-place playoff at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Messi\u2019s performance made a powerful statement at Lusail Stadium, where Argentina will return on Sunday to face the victors of Wednesday\u2019s semifinal match between France and Morocco.
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Africa-Press – Mauritius. Superstar Lionel Messi led Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over 2018 runners-up Croatia to reach the final of Qatar\u2019s football World Cup. The 35-year-old captain opened the scoring in the 34th minute after converting a penalty won by striker Julian Alvarez when he was brought down by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. 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