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Hugo Lloris warns France against huge Lionel Messi mistake on eve of World Cup final against Argentina

Hugo Lloris has acknowledged that Lionel Messi will require “special focus” in the World Cup Final but has warned his France team-mates it would be a mistake to focus only on the Argentina captain.

Evening Standard

Jamie Carragher's Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe theory proved wrong before World Cup final

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have led Argentina and France to the World Cup final, despite lacking a key aspect that Jamie Carragher deems crucial to modern football

Daily Mirror

Didier Deschamps determined to quash Lionel Messi pleas ahead of World Cup final

Didier Deschamps' France are aiming to become the first men's team since 1962 to defend the World Cup when they take on Argentina in Sunday's final at the Lusail Stadium

Daily Mirror

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Didier Deschamps gives update on France virus with Raphael Varane doubt for World Cup final

Man United defender Raphael Varane was absent from France training on Friday with 'flu-like symptoms' in the squad.

Manchester Evening News

Mark Bradley: After the doings in Qatar, the World Cup is headed here

ATLANTA — The World Cup final will be played Sunday. France is a slight favorite over Argentina. Argentina is the massive — though not the universal — sentimental favorite. In the eyes of many, Sunday will be the day of Lionel Messi’s coronation as the greatest player ever, which is…

Tribune News Service

Messi Seeks Glory, Argentina Meets France in World Cup Final

It is now or never for Lionel Messi. The Argentina superstar’s once-in-a-generation career will be defined — for many — by whether he leads his country to the World Cup title on Sunday. Can he finally, at the age of 35, win football’s biggest prize to secure his place alongside…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez confirms plan if Argentina win World Cup final vs France

Man Utd's Lisandro Martinez has a chance to win the World Cup on Sunday against Raphael Varane's France in Qatar.

Manchester Evening News

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Raphael Varane's bad omen gives hope to Lionel Messi in World Cup 2022 final

France defender Raphael Varane has been an important presence in his country's run to the World Cup showpiece, but there are pros and cons to his impressive records in finals

Daily Mirror

World Cup final: The critical team selection decisions Lionel Scaloni and Didier Deschamps must make

One has big call to make with his starting tactics in Qatar, while the other must choose between sticking or twisting in defence

The Independent UK

France battle virus on eve of World Cup final

DOHA: France is taking “as many precautions as possible” to stop the spread of a virus that is threatening preparations for their World Cup final showdown on Sunday with Argentina, says coach Didier Deschamps.

Bangkok Post

Whatever the Ending, Qatar World Cup Duly Delivered

A World Cup that has defied all expectations reaches its climax on Sunday when Lionel Messi could join Diego Maradona in Argentine immortality by taking the south Americans to the title or France could become the first nation to retain it since 1962. Both scenarios would be an appropriate final…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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

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

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Argentina vs France referee: Who is World Cup final official Szymon Marciniak?

Who is the official in the middle for the final at Lusail Stadium?

The Independent UK

Messi vs Mbappe sees immoral World Cup set for an immortal conclusion

The 2022 World Cup final stands out because it is a rare deciding match between two of the great stars of the age

Asharq Al-Awsat

Moroccan, French FMs Declare End to ‘Visa Crisis’

Morocco and France announced on Friday the resumption of normal consular activity between them. “We will work to revive cooperation mechanisms between our countries,” Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said at a joint press conference with his French counterpart, Catherine Colonna, in Rabat. “We've taken measures with our Moroccan partners…

Daily Mirror

Emi Martinez set for Aston Villa talks after World Cup final as Liverpool wait

Emiliano Martinez will play for Argentina in the World Cup final against France on Sunday before returning to England ahead of Aston Villa's return to Premier League action

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Nike risk embarrassing France as World Cup winners shirt accidentally posted online

France will play Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar - with the bookies struggling to pick an obvious favourite between the two nations

The Guardian - UK

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

Al Jazeera

Insignificant World Cup playoff? Moroccans think otherwise

Both sides will go home without the trophy, but finishing third in World Cup 2022 will mean a lot for Moroccans.

Dynamite News

FIFA World Cup 2022: France Squad Struck By Virus Ahead Of Final Against Argentina

Defending champions France have been affected by a virus that could cause the team's starting centre-back duo to miss the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday. Read on for details:

France 24

Kyiv warns of prolonged power outages as Russian missiles batter energy grid

Ukraine was working Saturday to restore electricity to hospitals, heating systems and other critical infrastructure in major cities after Russia's latest wave of attacks on the power grid. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022: Final referee's comeback from heart illness to football's biggest game

Szymon Marciniak is set to take charge of the World Cup final between Argentina and France after recovering from a heart problem that kept him out of refereeing at Euro 2020

Liverpool Echo

What Marco Materazzi really said to prompt Zinedine Zidane headbutt

Everton and the World Cup: Former Blues defender Marco Materazzi had a busy night for Italy against France in the 2006 final

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