World Cup glory beckons – the key talking points ahead of the final Argentina and France are eyeing glory at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022
Ousmane Dembélé’s unlikely France comeback set for thrilling final act The winger has grafted to lift France to another World Cup final but now wants to shine against his former club-mate Lionel Messi The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022
World Cup Final tactical bonanza as Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe blockbuster not the whole story The eyes of football fans across the globe will turn their attention to Qatar on Sunday for the showpiece. Daily Record · Dec 17, 2022
Messi? Mbappé? Or can Griezmann tip balance in France Argentina World Cup final? Three and a half weeks on from the defeat to Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium, Argentina's players will stride onto the pitch at the same venue for the 2022 World Cup final against France. Much weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth followed the loss to Hervé Renard's side… Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2022
Didier Deschamps’ most masterful work has been uniting a divided football nation France and their serial winner of a manager stand on the verge of World Cup history The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022
Didier Deschamps: a born competitor with only one mission in life – to win Victory in Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina is all that matters for a man who has come to favour prose over poetry The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022
Andros Townsend refuses to budge from pre-World Cup prediction in final forecast France are aiming for back-to-back World Cup titles, while Argentina are battling for their first since 1986 - with Lionel Messi desperate to complete his otherwise impeccable CV Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022
Argentina v France: where the World Cup final could be won and lost Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé loom large but other tactical elements, including the role of Rodrigo De Paul, may be crucial The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022
Sam Allardyce snubs Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe with World Cup Golden Ball preference Paris Saint-Germain team-mates Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe will battle it out for glory in the World Cup final in Qatar, but another player has impressed Sam Allardyce Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022
Gianni Infantino and the difficult second monologue In today’s Football Daily: Gianni Infantino, air conditioning and more The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022
Didier Deschamps explains how France hope to stop Lionel Messi in World Cup 2022 final France coach Didier Deschamps has admitted it will be more difficult to contain Lionel Messi in Sunday's World Cup final than in their last meeting with Argentina in Russia four years ago. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022
World Cup 2022 Team of the Tournament: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and England stars included The 2022 World Cup has been a huge success on the pitch and the race for the Golden Ball is hotting up with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi among the front runners Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022
‘He cost me an FA Cup medal!’ Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni bids to avoid repeat of West Ham horror show The clock in the Lusail Stadium is ticking down. The 90 minutes are almost up, and Argentina are 2-1 up against France in the World Cup Final. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022
Manchester United told to complete two signings to fulfil Erik ten Hag's Champions League aim Erik ten Hag will be looking for ways to improve his side during the upcoming January transfer window Manchester Evening News · Dec 16, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Dec 16, 2022 Rio Ferdinand snubs Manchester United's Raphael Varane in surprise verdict on World Cup best 'defensive player' Manchester United defenders Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez will come up against one another in Sunday's World Cup final
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022 World Cup 2022 final: France out to ruin Lionel Messi’s last dance for Argentina When the celebrations in front of their supporters were finally over, Lionel Messi embraced each and every member of Argentina’s backroom staff as he made his way off the pitch after Tuesday’s semi-final win over Croatia.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 Remembering France’s thrilling 2018 triumph against Argentina – what’s changed in four years? Kylian Mbappe inspired France to victory against Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Russia in a game depicted as a changing of the guard – but is that actually accurate?
WEKU · Dec 16, 2022 France takes on Argentina in the World Cup Final. Here's what you need to know. The final game of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday is set to be its most thrilling. Defending champion France takes on Argentina as Lionel Messi seeks the one trophy missing from his glorious career.
Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022 Kylian Mbappe told to prove he is better than Lionel Messi ahead of World Cup final With the World Cup final just days away, fans, pundits and now even players are debating who is the best in the world right now - Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi?
Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022 Early World Cup final predictions as pundits prepare for Messi vs Mbappe The countdown continues until the World Cup final with Kylian Mbappe and France standing in the way of Lionel Messi leading Argentina to their first win at the tournament since 1986
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 World Cup team of the tournament: The Independent’s best XI from Qatar 2022 Indy Sport’s writers voted on a collective XI, made up of the best performers at the first winter World Cup
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022 Friday briefing: What Harry & Meghan means for Netflix and the future of streaming In today’s newsletter: As the second half of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s documentary drops, reaction to the show could have an influence on the future of TV
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 Today at the World Cup: Croatia and Morocco prepare for third-place play-off The pair face each other on Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022 World Cup 2022 briefing: Argentina v France will provide subplots aplenty A host of intriguing storylines await, including those for clubmates
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022 Argentina should get physical with stylish Antoine Griezmann to shut down France Neither World Cup finalist look to dominate the ball but denying Griezmann possession is vital for Lionel Scaloni’s side