Argentina Beat Belgium To Book World Cup Semi-Final Against Netherlands: Can Lionel Messi Become Greatest Of All-Time?

Argentina and Belgium were two of the most talked-about teams before a ball was kicked at the 2014 World Cup, so it came as no surprise that the two would face one another in the World Cup quarter-final, with the hope of gaining a place in the Semi-Finals. Superstar Lionel Messi has done it all with his club Barcelona, but many have said he cannot be considered the 'Greatest of All-Time' until he wins the World Cup. His team have moved one step closer to doing just that, with Argentina beating Belgium 1-0, booking a semi-final appearance against Netherlands, with the winner taking on the winner of Brazil Vs Germany.

Can Messi lead Argentina to glory? It could be tough for Argentina to beat Netherlands, but both teams have shown mixed form at the 2014 World Cup, so it will come down to who shows up and performs in the way they're so highly regarding for playing. Messi will have to stop Robin Van Persie and Arjen Robben if he's to have a chance of competing in a World Cup final.

Both teams will showcase some of the world's best players, showing that the World Cup really does pit the best against the best. The world will be watching as Messi tries to achieve his life-long objective. However, Dutch boss Louis Van Gaal has proven his coaching is good enough to take on anyone, and perhaps he will come up with a plan to nullify the threat Messi carries.

Who will win these exciting semi-final match-ups?