Messi scored the opening goal of the semi-final game against Croatia from the penalty spot. The goal which was scored from the penalty spot took his tally to five goals and also four assists in the competition.
This is the first time Argentina will be reaching the final of the World Cup since the 2014 competition were they lost 1-0 to Germany, which was hosted in Brazil.
Phenomenal 🐐
That is some performance tonight from Messi 🇦🇷⚽️ pic.twitter.com/w4bAsz2YiW— John Terry (@JohnTerry26) December 13, 2022
In 2012, 12-year-old Julian Alvarez took photo with his idol Lionel Messi. 10 years later, they're heading to a World Cup Final together with nine goals between them. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/pBkreGJ8tI
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) December 13, 2022
In 2012, 12-year-old Julian Alvarez took photo with his idol Lionel Messi. 10 years later, they're heading to a World Cup Final together with nine goals between them. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/pBkreGJ8tI
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) December 13, 2022
Messi magic 💫
This is what he does to defenders
— Mimi Fawaz (@MimosaFawaz) December 13, 2022
The magnificent duo.
Julian Alvarez 10 years ago asking Messi for a pic, who he was a fan of.
Tonight Alvarez scores and Messi provides him with an assist for the second.
World Cup final together. pic.twitter.com/QuaeuC7ISt
— Mimi Fawaz (@MimosaFawaz) December 13, 2022
Race for golden boot as it stands👟
•Messi – 5
•Mbappe-5
•Giroud 4Who will win it? #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/IlTQMnPtfV
— Mimi Fawaz (@MimosaFawaz) December 13, 2022
You people legit compared Messi to an Instagram Influencer. You will pay for your sins on the last day🙏
— ỌMỌ́TÁRÁ ÀKÀNNÍ-LAWRENCE (@_theladymo) December 13, 2022
Just watched another Messi show tonight. What a performance! Congrats Argentina 🇦🇷👏🏼 Let's see who will complete the final on Sunday. Good night everyone ✌🏼️#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/iElFvi7ux6
— Bastian Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) December 13, 2022
Argentina won the match against Croatia; Opinions about the match being rigged won't change that. When Messi misses a PK he's criticized but when he scores, it's rigged? Get serious. Congrats to Messi on becoming Argentina's all-time goalscorer in WC history & kudos to Alvarez. pic.twitter.com/AhXlAVRczm
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) December 13, 2022
No man has more World Cup appearances than Lionel Messi 🐐 pic.twitter.com/PT787KS6gF
— GOAL Africa (@GOALAfrica) December 13, 2022
Leo Messi becomes Argentina's top scorer in the World Cup with 𝟏𝟏 goals! ✨
Our Parisian had joined during the match 🆚 the Netherlands, Gabriel Batistuta, who held this record with 𝟏𝟎 goals! ⚽️
🏆 #𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗧𝗼𝗤𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿 pic.twitter.com/FLyuw8qTt2
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) December 13, 2022