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.
Scaloni defends Argentina's behaviour in Netherlands victory
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni defended his team's behaviour during the fiery quarter-final victory against the Netherlands as Lionel Messi and Co turn their attention to reaching the World Cup final.
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.
Virgil van Dijk says Netherlands are not focusing on stopping Lionel Messi
Virgil Van Dijk insists the Netherlands are preparing for far more than Lionel Messi alone in Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.
Messi on target as Argentina beat Australia in last 16
Lionel Messi found the back of the net for Argentina as they beat Australia 2-1 in the last-16 of the FIFA World Cup to set up a quarter-final clash with Netherlands.
Maradona would be 'super happy', says Messi
Lionel Messi believes Diego Maradona would be "super happy" after he led Argentina into the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Poland.
