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World Cup semi-final as it happened: Argentina progress with Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez inspirational – The Irish Times
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Incredible stats show Julian Alvarez and not Lionel Messi is Argentina's key man as side struggle without Man City star
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Argentina vs Croatia LIVE: World Cup 2022 result and reaction as Messi and Alvarez star to book place in final
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Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez Give Argentina 2-0 Lead vs. Croatia – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Argentina reach World Cup 2022 final: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez combine to eliminate Croatia in semifinal
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Messi, Alvarez help Argentina sweep past Croatia - Gulf Times
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Lionel Messi reaction to Julian Alvarez goal speaks volumes in Argentina vs Croatia clash, Football, Sport
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FIFA World Cup 2022 LIVE scores: Argentina vs Croatia updates, kick-off time, semi-final highlights, video
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Argentina 2-0 Poland: Messi's role, Szczesny penalty save and goal difference drama - The Athletic
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Watch: Lionel Messi's magical assist to Julian Alvarez in World Cup semi-final vs Croatia leaves fans in awe - India Today
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Can Messi single-handedly win the World Cup 2022 for Argentina? - Quora
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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni on making the World Cup final