00:00Lionel Messi did not add to his eight tournament goals on Wednesday against England.
00:05The Argentine captain's profound team-first influence dragged the Albi Celeste to the final.
00:11While other modern greats rely on solo efforts, Messi contributes to the collective team.
00:17Players ran straight to mob Messi after Lautaro Martinez headed in the late winning goal.
00:23The 39-year-old has played every single minute of Argentina's four knockout games.
00:28Messi preserves his energy brilliantly on the pitch for the moments that matter most.
00:34He previously scored crucial goals in tricky 3-2 wins over Cape Verde and Egypt.
00:40He also provided a vital assist in the 3-1 extra-time quarterfinal win over Switzerland.
00:46His influence grew significantly as Argentina began their late siege on the England goal.
00:52Moving from the center to the right wing, he whipped dangerous crosses into the box.
00:57His precise pass set up Enzo Fernández on the edge of the area for the 85th-minute equalizer.
01:03He scrambled to keep the ball in play before crossing to Martinez for the 92nd-minute winner.
01:09These crucial plays took his record World Cup tally to 12 assists and 21 goals.
01:16His international career is now extended at least until Sunday's World Cup final against Spain.
01:22The final offers Messi the opportunity to sign off at the very top of world football.
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