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Veteran midfielder Luka Modric gestures towards supporters at the end of Croatia's final group…

By Associated Press DOHA: Argentina was a step too far for a Croatia team that reached back-to-back World Cup semifinals and shocked Brazil along the way in Qatar. Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 3-0 win at…

Express News Service Emiliano Martinez half-kneeled with his back to the Croatian box where Lionel Messi - who else? -  stood behind the ball. The goalkeeper could not stand the tension, Messi could and so, it was that…

5/5 © Reuters. Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi Final - Argentina v Croatia - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 13, 2022 Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their third goal as Croatia players look…

I felt crushed to have missed it. But there was no time for regret. Lusail Stadium, the final destination hosting Portugal versus Uruguay, was still 12 miles (20 kilometers) and an hour's metro ride…

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, and Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrate after scoring during…

Croatia and Argentina captains Luka Modric and Lionel Messi. Photo: AFP Argentina have thrashed Croatia 3-nil in a semifinal clash against Croatia at the Lusail Stadium, north of Doha. Argentina have secured a spot in the World…

By Online Desk Argentina has entered the finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 beating Croatia 3-0. This  is the same team that lost to Saudi Arabia three weeks ago. WHAT A FEAT  Lionel Messi's penalty shot flew past…

Argentina will trust their system when they face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals and believe they have worked out how to hurt the 2018 runners-up. Messi and Scaloni Photo: AFP Croatia were not the favourites to reach the…

Straight after Croatia beat Brazil on penalties, their 37-year-old captain Luka Modrić was consoling a Brazilian who had missed his kick: his Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo, 21. In March, Rodrygo had jokily wished Modrić “Happy Father’s day”.…