World Cup 2022: Messi Produces Stunning Assist As Argentina Beat Croatia

• Lionel Messi provided a wondrous assist as Argentina thumped Croatia in their semi-final
• The Paris Saint-Germain forward scored from the penalty spot to put his side into the lead
• The South Americans will eagerly await the winner of France vs Morocco on December 14

Argentina captain Lionel Messi produced an incredible assist in his side's 3-0 defeat of Croatia on Tuesday evening.

The 35-year-old opened the scoring in the 34th minute with a powerful finish from the spot.

Julian Alvarez made it 2-0 for La Albiceleste after he completed a direct solo run through the heart of the Croatia defence, before tapping home to double Argentina's lead.

With 21 minutes remaining, the Manchester City forward netted his second goal on the night to make it 3-0 for the South American giants.

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While it was Alvarez that got on the score sheet, the goal was largely down to the brilliance of Messi.

The veteran striker picked up the ball just past the half-way line and took on Josko Gvardiol, one of the best young defenders in world football.

He made his way into the box, got to the byline after turning Gvardiol, and then pulled the ball back to Alvarez who could not miss.

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Lionel Messi left football fans gushing over his timelessness, after the Argentina captain gave credence to why he should be considered the greatest footballer ever to have graced the sport.

The PSG star produced his characteristic mercurial magic in the South Americans' one-sided semifinal victory against Croatia, scoring and providing an assist.

Despite suffering a setback in their opening game against Saudi Arabia, Argentina have steamrolled their way to the finals of the World Cup under the guidance of the evergreen Messi.

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Messi chalks an enviable milestone

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Messi inked his name in history again, following his goal against Croatia in the 2022 World Cup.

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar has been in sensational form in Qatar, as he pushes to inspire his nation to world football domination.

Messi has already bagged five goals so far in the tournament, with his latest strike coming in the tournament's semi-final stages.