The 2022 FIFA World Cup takes place grandly in Qatar. On December 14, the semifinal match began with a clash between Argentina and Croatia. Then, next, the second semifinal that will take place the next day, which is December 15.
The first matchup is over now. Argentina has comfortably secured their place in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. They defeated Croatia with three successful goals on their hands. The match ended in favor of Argentina with a score of 3-0.
Lionel Messi has scored a goal and the team’s first goal in the match. The other two goals were covered by Julián Álvarez.
In India, people can watch the games live on Sports 18 and Sports 18 HD TV channels and also on the ‘Jio-Cinema’ app. The next match is scheduled for December 15 at 12:30 am IST between Morocco and France.
Lionel Messi’s performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup takes place successfully and reaches its final stage. Subsequently, the semifinals continue and Argentina is already in the final. Although the news that Messi could be sanctioned for the semifinals was widely spread, he has played well and everything has happened well.
Lionel Messi has taken steps forward in the race for the ‘Golden Boot’. Previously, he had scored four goals and by adding an extra goal in the semifinals, he led the stats with five great goals. He shares the top position with another soccer star, Kylian Mbappe from France.
Messi has surpassed three new big milestones in his career.
Over 1,000 matches Argentina’s top scorer in World Cup history 25 successful World Cup appearances Argentina’s leading assist provider for the WC First player to score and assist in four separate matches in a World Cup Tournament World Cup The youngest and oldest to appear in World Cup matches.
Lionel Messi completed 16 successful dribbles and 3 assists in this 2022 FIFA World Cup series. He is the first in the goals and assists table and second in the dribbling table of this series.
Lionel Messi confirms his retirement
After the semifinal match, Messi has confirmed his retirement plans. He mentioned that the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final would be his last cap.
Speaking to Argentine outlet Diario Deportivo Ole, Messi confirmed his retirement plans and said Sunday’s summit clash will be his last game for the country.
In general, he performed very well in this tournament with five goals in six matches. “I feel very happy to be able to achieve this, to end my World Cup career by playing my last game in a final,” Messi said.
Lionel Messi has made great career records. It was a fantastic ride with over 1000 matches and 25 WC matches. He is honored with 7 Ballon d’, 5 European Golden Boot and numerous ‘player of the matches’. Therefore, it is really difficult to list all the honors from him. He has earned a huge fan base. Obviously, he is more than everything.
