He doesn't need a WC to "cement his legacy" like so many people have said. That was done a long time ago.
AFAIC, dragging what is an otherwise pretty average Argentina side to a final should have a really strong impact on his legacy.
It's knockout games, and finals specifically, where legends are made. Messi dragged them through the group stages more than the knockout stages really.
It was funny that I was going to complain the first time a bloke was actually hurt in 20 claims all game. Besides Kramer I guess
Messi's face... heartbreaking. Gotta feel for Mascherano and Di Maria too. Mascherano putting his body on the line numerous times for his team and Di Maria the best offensive option for them with Messi and missing the final. Could potentially have been a different story with him there. I've also been very impressed with Rojo this world cup. Looked like a very average backline at the start but they've held their own. Credit to the Germans. They've played fantastic football.