The Times of India

Lionel Messi scripts World Cup history in England semi-final triumph with record no player has ever matched

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina's dramatic 2-1 comeback over England with two late assists to reach a second consecutive World Cup final. The 39-year-old became the tournament's all-time assist leader with 12 and set another unique Opta-era record. Messi also moved top of the Golden Boot standings, edging Kylian Mbapp on the assists tiebreak.