World Cup 2022: Suarez Praises Messi After Semi Final Performance

• Luis Suarez hailed Lionel Messi as being the best in the world after his performance against Croatia
• Messi scored the opening goal for Argentina and then provided a brilliant assist for Julian Alvarez
• Suarez and Messi were teammates for six years at FC Barcelona and are still very close friends to this day

Luis Suarez can't get enough of Lionel Messi's stellar performances.

Suarez, a close friend and former teammate of the Argentinian star, wants Messi to continue showing everyone why he's the best in the world.

Suarez was reacting to Messi helping Argentina into the final of the FIFA World Cup with a brilliant display against Croatia.

The Paris Saint-Germain attacker scored one goal and assisted another as Croatia were beaten 3-0 by the South American side.

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Following the game, the Uruguayan striker took to Instagram to praise his friend, The Independent reported.

"Never get tired of showing that you are the best in the world,” Suarez captioned the post.

“The whole world stops to applaud this guy and what he's given to football. Incredible mate," he added.

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Lionel Messi was in the form of his life during Argentina's World Cup clash with Croatia on Tuesday night, December 13.

The Paris Saint-Germain star scored once and assisted once in the thrilling sem-final clash to help Argentina hammer Croatia 3-0, Sports Brief reported.

The epic victory was enough to earn La Albiceleste a spot in the final of the 2022 edition of the World Cup and will be facing the winner between France and Morocco for a chance to be crowned the world champions.

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Messi produces stunning assist as Argentina beat Croatia

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

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

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.