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Argentina skipper Lionel Messi said that his side's first objective at the World Cup was to reach the semi-finals but now they are keen for more, reports goal.com

Messi has been one of the stars of the tournament, scoring four goals as Alejandro Sabella's side have claimed wins in all five of their games so far.

They will face the Netherlands in the last four on Wednesday and the Barcelona forward wants his side's campaign to keep going.

"We've reached our first goal, to be among the final four," he told reporters.

"Now we want more. We enjoyed what we experienced on Sunday but let's think about what's coming. We are prepared.”

Lionel Messi (C) celebrates with team-mates after their team won their quarter-final football match against Belgium at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5. Photo: Getty Images

"We ran more than ever. We didn't create as much as other times, we didn't do as much as we did at other times.

"I played a different game and I had to run more than usual. When I came to the ball, I was a little tired but we are playing as a team."