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Lionel Scaloni

'Still one step to go' for Argentina coach Scaloni after semi-final win'

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted it was difficult not to get carried away after his side beat Croatia in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final but called on his side to quickly gather their focus for the final.

Julian Alvarez of Argentina celebrates with Lionel Messi of Argentina

Messi-inspired Argentina waltz into World Cup final

Lionel Messi will have the chance to crown his glittering career with a World Cup winner’s medal after opening the scoring in a magical display that helped Argentina comprehensively beat Croatia and reach Sunday’s final.

Lionel Messi

Stars aligned for Messi to lift World Cup, says Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes the stars are aligned for Lionel Messi to finally capture that elusive World Cup trophy, the AC Milan forward told reporters in Dubai on Monday.

Luka Modric and Lionel Messi

Luka Modric seeks to derail Lionel Messi's bid for World Cup glory

Lionel Messi and Luka Modric face off in a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia on Tuesday, desperate to seize their final chance to win football's ultimate prize.

ARG v CRO

PREVIEW: FIFA World Cup Semifinal: ARG v CRO

SABC Sport previews the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-final between Argentina and Croatia, which will be broadcast live on SABC Sport Channels, SABC Radio Stations and sabcsport.com.

Antonio Mateu Lahoz and Lionel Messi

Messi slams referee after 16 yellow cards in World Cup quarterfinal

Lionel Messi said referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz should not have officiated Argentina's tempestuous shootout victory over the Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-finals at Lusail Stadium.