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Messi's Argentina Celebrate Final Berth

December 14, 2022 10:29 IST

Lionel Messi broke another record en route to Argentina's 3-0 win over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

Messi became Argentina's top scorer at the World Cup with 11 goals, going past Gabriel Batistuta.

This is Argentina's 6th final and their second shot at the trophy in the last two attempts. They were beaten by Germany in the 2014 final.

Rodrigo De Paul and Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrate after the team's victory

Argentina players celebrate after the team's victory

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after the team's victory

Argentina players celebrate 

Argentina players celebrate after the match

Photographs: Getty Images' Clive Brunskill, Richard Heathcote, Julian Finney, Dan Mullan

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