Lionel Messi had some words of praise for young Julian Alvarez after the striker netted a brace to help Argentina beat Croatia and enter the FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal. Alvarez scored one goal in both halves of the match as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 with Messi himself scoring a penalty that the Manchester City striker won. Speaking after the match, Messi said, "I think Julian stood out. He played an extraordinary match and had a key role, fighting and running. He was on top form and carried the team." Records Lionel Messi Set Up With 3–0 Victory Over Croatia While Leading Argentina to FIFA World Cup 2022 Final
Lionel Messi Praises Julian Alvarez:
Your @Budweiser player of the match Lionel Messi lauds Julian Alvarez for "carrying the team" into the #FIFAWorldCup final 👏 #Budweiser #POTM #YoursToTake #BringHomeTheBud @budfootball pic.twitter.com/j7BjKdFX5B
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 14, 2022
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