The party has started for Argentinians as Lionel Messi leads his team to the FIFA World Cup final.

The South Americans thrashed Croatia 3-0 in their semi-final match-up, setting up a meeting with either France or Morocco on Monday.

Asked to summarise the match on 4BC Summer Breakfast, former Socceroos captain Paul Wade said, “In a word, Spencer: Messi.”

“That’s it, full stop, underlined, capital letters. Whatever you want to do – sparks, fireworks, everything, wow.

“If you get a look at the goal that he set up [Julian] Alvarez, where he’s run 40 metres at full speed, beat two players, his hand, shirt pulled, hair pulled, everything and he still got the ball there!”

ALVAREEEEEEZZZZ! 🔥

Croatia had several attempts to clear their lines but couldn't stop a solo run that started at the halfway line! 😲

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