Lionel Messi and Luka Modric square off in a World Cup semi-final between
Argentina and Croatia on Tuesday. In Wednesday’s second semi-final, France
faces Morocco, the first African side to reach the World Cup final four.
Messi, 35, will try to lead Argentina into the last for the second time in
eight years against the 2018 runners-up.
Messi lost the 2014 final to Germany and wants to emulate Diego Maradona,
who won in 1986.
The PSG forward was essential in Friday’s quarterfinal triumph over the
Netherlands, which featured a record 18 yellow cards and a scuffle as the
referee tried to retake control.
Argentina and Croatia on Tuesday. In Wednesday’s second semi-final, France
faces Morocco, the first African side to reach the World Cup final four.
Messi, 35, will try to lead Argentina into the last for the second time in
eight years against the 2018 runners-up.
Messi lost the 2014 final to Germany and wants to emulate Diego Maradona,
who won in 1986.
The PSG forward was essential in Friday’s quarterfinal triumph over the
Netherlands, which featured a record 18 yellow cards and a scuffle as the
referee tried to retake control.
