Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

By Associated Press

Dec 14, 2022 9:02 am

LUSAIL, Qatar: Lionel Messi bent over, clutched his left hamstring and appeared to grimace, immediately spreading panic through the soccer world but especially among all Argentines.

Was their superstar — their idol — injured? Was he going to have to come off early in the World Cup semifinals?

MESSI MAGIC Argentina's Lionel Messi scores the opening goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Croatia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. PHOTO BY AP

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