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The moment Lionel Messi scored his penalty, Daddy Yankee couldn’t contain his excitement. On Tuesday Argentina faced off against Croatia in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup. The match was a joy fest from start to finish and ended up with a score of 3-0 in favor of Argentina.

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Lionel Messi has been the star of the show for Argentina. He has scored some crucial goals and has been a constant threat throughout the tournament. The semi-final match against Croatia was no different. The PSG star was at his brilliant best as he scored a penalty and set up another goal for Argentina.

Daddy Yankee’s reaction after the penalty

The 5x grammy nominee and Puerto Rican singer could not control his excitement as he watched the Argentine genius score an emphatic penalty in the semi-final match. This isn’t the first time that Daddy Yankee has shown his support for Lionel Messi. Throughout the World Cup, the singer has been egging Argentina on through his tweets.

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However, this time Daddy Yankee went absolutely crazy as he watched Lionel Messi score an important goal for Argentina. The singer took to Twitter to share his excitement and joy at seeing Lionel Messi score.

Daddy Yankee’s tweet quickly went viral as fans from all over the world could relate to his excitement. The tweet perfectly encapsulated the feeling of joy and pride that many fans feel when they watch their team or favorite player score. It’s clear that Daddy Yankee is a big fan of Lionel Messi. His excitement over the penalty goal just goes to show how much he loves the game of football.

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Can Lionel Messi complete his World Cup dream?

Argentina has qualified for the finals of the World Cup after their win over Croatia and the second finalist will be decided in the semi-final match between France and Morocco. Lionel Messi has achieved outstanding success throughout his career. The PSG star has won 7 Ballon d’Or and 40 titles in his already legendary career.

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Even after all these accomplishments, there is still one missing piece. That piece is the World Cup, which is Lionel Messi’s biggest dream. He’s already 35 and it will be interesting to see if he can achieve it in what is probably his last World Cup appearance. It would be a fairy tale ending to an already incredible career.

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