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Olivier Giroud sends direct warning to Lionel Messi ahead of World Cup final

Olivier Giroud has warned France are determined to ruin Lionel Messi’s dream of a World Cup fairytale.

Argentina superstar Messi, 35, will face France in Sunday’s final determined to win the trophy which has eluded him during his incredible career. But former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Giroud says they are ready to spoil the party as they look to repeat their success from Russia four years ago.

Giroud said: “Messi is an incredible player, but we are not going to let him enjoy the best night he can have. We want to win this game. We want to win another World Cup.

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