Messi vs Modric: 16 years later (VIDEO)

Argentina, the winner of the America's Cup, and vice-champion Croatia will meet in a World Cup semifinal match on Tuesday.

Leaders of both teams Lionel Messi and Luka Modric first met 16 years ago.

In the friendly game Croatia-Argentina, which took place on March 1, 2006, Modric made his debut for the national team. In this game Croatia won 3-2. Messi scored his first goal for the national team.

For Messi, 35, and Modric, 37, this World Cup is likely to be their last. 

The Argentina-Croatia semifinal match will begin at 23:00 Yerevan time.

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