Can Messi emulate Maradona?

It is clearly the moment of reckoning for Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar. For long his has been seen as a heir to his legendary countryman Diego Maradona. Having won practically all the titles and trophies in his career, Messi's dream for World Cup glory is now just a step away. Can he do it ? If he does then his place as one of the games greatest players will be etched forever without any doubt. In a tournament where Cristiano Ronaldo, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney flopped, Messi was the star and guided Argentina to a World Cup final after 24 years. A win here will put him on par with Diego Maradona. Maradona was the skipper of the Argentine side that won the World Cup in 1986 against West Germany. Now Messi is up against the same rival now a united Germany. Messi had long wished how desperate he is for World Cup glory. The onus is now on him to deliver for the one last time in Brazil 2014. Here is his chance to showcase his genus against the resilient Germans.