Gary Lineker hails Lionel Messi the 'GOAT' ahead of Ronaldo after Argentina win

Gary Lineker hailed Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer of all-time after the forward’s marvellous display in Argentina’s 3-0 win against Croatia.

The Argentines booked their spot in Sunday’s World Cup final with a comfortable win against the Europeans.

Messi inspired the victory, scoring once and setting up another as he looks to get his hands on the ultimate goal this weekend.

Sunday’s final will likely be Messi’s final World Cup appearance and, having finished as a runner-up in 2014, it’s his final chance to win the competition.

Though Messi’s status as one of the greatest of all-time is cemented, guiding Argentina to the World Cup could take him above the likes of Diego Maradona and Pele, as well as rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

But regardless of what happens on Sunday, Lineker believes Messi’s status as the greatest of all-time is confirmed after his performances so far in Qatar.

Is there still a debate? Asking for a goat.

‘Is there still a debate?’ tweeted Lineker.

‘Asking for a goat.’

France and Morocco face off tonight with the hope of reaching Sunday’s final to take on Argentina.

Didier Deschamps’ side are overwhelming favourites to do so but Morocco have upset the odds in the last three weeks, beating Belgium, Spain and Portugal on the way.

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