Julian Alvarez's photo as child with Messi emerges after amazing display in World Cup 2022

Argentine footballer Julian Alvarez’s picture from his childhood, where he can be seen posing with his idol Lionel Messi, is currently going viral on social media. Alvarez scripted history in early hours of Wednesday by scoring a brace against Croatia in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semifinal and taking team through to summit clash. 22-year-old became youngest player to score twice in a FIFA World Cup semifinal since legendary Pele in 1958. 

Meanwhile, Argentine team n took to ir social media handle a shared a picture of Messi celebrating with Alvarez, alongside aforementioned picture of Messi from Alvarez’s childhood days. “ kid's dream. dream of everyone. LET'S DREAM TOGER,” wrote Argentina. Fans were awestruck to see how Alvarez asked Messi for a picture as a fan around 10 years ago and n went on to score for Argentina in World Cup semifinal.

Messi scored opening goal for Argentina in semifinal by converting a penalty kick in 35th minute. Alvarez n found back of net in 39th minute by charging Croatian defense through center and benefitting from deflections. In 69th minute, Messi and Alvarez partnered to hand Argentina a 3-0 le with a glorious goal. 35-year-old kept Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol away from ball during a battle on right, before slotting ball toward Alvarez, who completed his brace with ar close-range goal.

Here’s a look at best reactions to Alvarez and Messi’s viral picture.

FIFA WC semifinal: Messi dedicates Player of Match award to Julian Alvarez

seven-time Ballon d’Or winner received Player of Match award for his performance against Croatia. Interestingly, Messi dedicated award to Julian by saying youngster was sensational. “Everyone played incredible today, but if I h to, I would give Man of Match award to Julian Álvarez - he was sensational,” Messi said in post-match presentation. While Messi is leing scorer for Argentina with five goals in FIFA World Cup 2022, Alvarez is next-highest scorer with four goals so far.

(Im: AP/@fifaworldcup/Twitter)