London, Europe Brief News – Thousands took into the streets in Buenos Aires Obelisk on Tuesday to celebrate Argentina’s win over Croatia.
The huge crowds around the Obelisco in the heart of the capital buzzed as Messi gave the South Americans the lead with an early penalty in Qatar before Julian Alvarez scored two more, the last following another dazzling Messi run.
Soon as the match ended the streets were crowded with supporters holding Argentinian flags, wearing the national team’s jersey, and singing chants of joy.
“It is amazing, it is an immense joy. For all Argentines to experience this is unique,” said Argentine soccer fan Angeles.
Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday on the World Cup semi-finals.
Wearing Argentina shirts, some broke into song and dance after the South Americans sealed their spot in the decider in Qatar against France or Morocco.
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Thousands of Croatians were hoping that the squad led by star midfielder Luka Modric could repeat the success of 2018 and reach the World Cup final – and even go one better.
Finalists as recently as 2014, the Argentines will try to land a third-world crown after 1978 and 1986.
On Sunday (December 19), they will face either defending champions France or surprise underdog Morocco, the first Arab country in a World Cup semi-final, who play each other on Wednesday (December 14).
The Argentina captain is one win away from winning the World Cup trophy and cementing his status as the greatest to ever play the game. The one title that has eluded Messi, that sets him apart from so many of the greats who have come before him, is his for the taking on Dec. 18.
