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Paul Pogba prohibited from attending World Cup final as France face Argentina

The France and Juventus midfielder hoped to link up with his international colleagues ahead of the World Cup final but has now been banned from flying to Qatar to attend the match itself

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

France vs Argentina tactics: Where World Cup 2022 final will be won and lost

The biggest game in world football is almost upon us as, arguably, the two best sides in the international game face off in the World Cup 2022 final.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022

View from Argentina: No Lionel Messi vs Diego Maradona comparisons, we are just so proud to have two legends

For years, there was a debate in Argentina about who was better: Diego Maradona or Lionel Messi. Now, we have stopped comparing them. They are the two greatest players in football history and it makes us proud to have those two big names as part of our country.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022

Messi's Hometown in Argentina Yearns for World Cup Victory

Fernanda Quiroga still remembers how Lionel Messi played soccer in what were then dirt roads around their working class neighborhood in Rosario, Argentina’s third-largest city. “(Messi) was always kicking something, a ball, a bottle cap,” said Quiroga, who at 35 is the same age as the captain of Argentina’s national…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 16, 2022

Messi's hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup victory

Excitement for Sunday’s World Cup final in Argentina is rising fast and anxiety is running particularly high in Messi’s hometown as many are hoping he will finally win the one major trophy missing from his illustrious career

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Lionel Messi’s day of destiny is a rare shot at World Cup final redemption

Few get a second attempt at the greatest game in football but Messi has earned the chance to complete his story when Argentina face France in Sunday’s World Cup final

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Argentina’s fall against Saudi Arabia may have set them on a shining path

If France are taking hope from their World Cup final opponents’ defeat in their first match, then they really ought to think again

The Guardian - UK · 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.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022

Roy Keane backs Argentina to win World Cup for Lionel Messi

The Manchester United legend would love for Lionel Messi to crown his career by winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Irish Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Top clips: World Cup final two, Orion returns home and 88 keys under the sea

This week, we're wrapping up at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, down to the last two teams - Argentina and France. 

The New Daily · Dec 16, 2022