Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer's biggest prize for the first time after a 3-0 victory over Croatia in the semifinal. And, at 35, he could hardly be playing any better.
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after the 3-0 win during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium on Dec.13, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer's biggest prize for the first time.
Messi is thrilling his legion of fans along the way, with his swivel and driving run to set up the third goal for Alvarez in the 69th minute epitomizing his confidence and swagger. He is embracing the responsibility of leading Argentina to its third World Cup title, scoring in five of his six games in Qatar.
It was one game too far for Croatia, which had beaten Japan and Brazil on penalties in the knockout stage, and star midfielder Luka Modric, who -- at 37 -- has likely played his final World Cup match.
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