Alexis Mac Allister

2022 - 12 - 13

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Alexis Mac Allister heads to World Cup final | We Are Brighton (We Are Brighton)

Alexis Mac Allister had made history as the first Brighton player to make it to a World Cup final after Argentina eliminated Croatia.

and if he does do so, Mac Allister will have played a huge role in it. Alvarez’s second of the game and Argentina’s third was even better. Not that it mattered; by that point the game was well and truly over thanks to La Albiceleste producing their most convincing display of the tournament so far. Five minutes later and Alvarez doubled the advantage. Mac Allister had another opportunity in the second half which he should have done better with. For the first time in the 121 year existence of Brighton & Hove Albion and the 92 years of the World Cup, Brighton have a player going to a World Cup final – take a bow Alexis Mac Allister.

Alexis Mac Allister makes World Cup final with Argentina (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Alexis Mac Allister has made club history by becoming the first ever Albion player to reach the FIFA World Cup Final. Story continues below…

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He will now be fully focused on trying to help his country bring home the World Cup. When Mac Allister was young, he began his football life at Club Social Parque in Buenos Aires alongside his brothers. However, Carlos did miss out on a place in the 1994 [World Cup](https://www.sportbible.com/world-cup) squad. I really liked Pablo Aimar, too, and of course, Messi is a hero as well.” He was amazing. We love football.

Brighton midfielder reaches World Cup final with Argentina (The Argus)

Albion star Alexis Mac Allister has helped Argentina to a World Cup final after a 3-0 win over Croatia.

The captain burst past Gvardiol after showing impressive close control in the 69th minute. Argentina pulled further ahead in the 39th minute as Croatia saw a corner routine blocked, leading to a break and Alvarez driving forwards from just inside his own half. Modric saw a shot blocked and Emiliano Martinez did well to prevent a Juranovic attempt creeping in just before the break. That shot was soon followed by a chance to open the scoring from the spot after Alvarez raced onto a ball over the top, only to be flattened by Livakovic. The 22-year-old grabbed his second against the 2018 finalists after being teed up by Messi following some exquisite work by the skipper, whose side have the chance to join the heroes of 1978 and 1986 in immortality. The Paris St Germain star finished as World Cup runner-up in 2014 and his determination to finally get his hands on the trophy has been clear in Qatar, where thousands have flocked to cheer him in that quest.

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He has also managed to complete 160 passes (91.43% accuracy). "We have made great progress with Graham Potter and I know there is more to make. Mac Allister has made seven tackles and two interceptions in the 353 minutes of football he has played in Qatar, as well as winning three aerial duels. I am really happy here at Brighton. "I am grateful for the opportunity the club gave me to come to England and play in the Premier League and it has been an incredible journey. But Brighton are in a strong position — Mac Allister extended his contract to 2025 with the option of an additional year in October and has spoken about enjoying his life on the South Coast.

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He’s just got better and better as the tournament has gone on.” After Argentina booked their place in the World Cup Final, with the Seagulls man playing 86 minutes of the semi-final against Croatia, Ian Wright and Roy Keane were full of praise for the 23-year-old, who has just 13 international caps to his name so far. “He [Mac Allister] has kind of gone under the radar with what he’s done. “He’s definitely grown [throughout the tournament]. [Have your say in Brighton's Fans' Footballer of the Year award](https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/sport/football/four-players-who-shone-brighton-7872770) [Brighton](https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/all-about/brighton-hove-albion-fc) fans, and those who have watched Albion on a regular basis recently, are familiar with the qualities that Mac Allister brings to the table. After starting the World Cup as an unused substitute in the opening Group C game against Saudi Arabia, with Argentina losing 2-1, Mac Allister has played a key part in the South American nation’s run to the final.

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He had trouble with the physicality and the intensity of the Premier League. Given, as kids, the Mac Allister brothers would be asked to provide scouting reports for their dad. The first Mac Allisters left for Argentina in 1865, apparently. This quiet, humble kid shares his father's taste in the tackle, too. And Mac Allister has become a pivotal player. So Mac Allister's was a supporting role then and now. Irish media tracked Mac Allister's family tree to Donabate, north of Dublin. 'The World Cup will be really important for everyone because we want him to lift the cup.' One more step. In Qatar, he scored his maiden international goal to help Argentina beat Poland and reach the last 16. In this team, though, in this World Cup, everyone is Messi's supporting cast. At 23, this product of Argentinos Juniors — where Diego Maradona was carved — is blessed with intelligence and technical brilliance. The instructions from Argentina's talisman can be simple enough: run.