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Lionel Messi edged closer to long-awaited history:

Few years after Maradona's death, now it's Messi who's the recipient of Argentinians love. Club wise, he's already done enough for majority to judge him as the best ever.

At international level, despite last year's Copa America win, only a World Cup triumph could put him on a par with Maradona.

Messi came into this tournament knowing just that. At 35, this was his last chance to fill the gaping void in his CV.

Eight days that could decide forever where he'd stand in the list of all-time greats. With two games left to write his name and the rest of the team in gold.