Lionel Messi found a big stage for a big performance in the semifinals at Doha’s Lusail Stadium. In front of almost 89,000 spectators, the now 35-year-old showed that he can lead Argentina to their great triumph, the World Cup title. Against Croatia, he opened the scoring with a superb penalty and then set up two goals for young Julian Alvarez, Argentina’s second hero of the night. “I feel very good, I feel strong for every game,” Messi said afterwards. The final follows on Sunday; either against France or Morocco. It looks as if the superstar can still win the greatest of all titles in the senior footballer age.
Magician Messi and his sorcerers’ apprentices
