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Two pundits' verdicts on Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez could soon look even more foolish

Man United defender Lisandro Martinez could feature for Argentina in the World Cup final against France.

Manchester Evening News

Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech make Chelsea teammates look silly after training ground dig

Two Chelsea players went head-to-head in the World Cup's third place play-off, with Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech having defied their teammates' predictions in Qatar

Daily Mirror

France battles the odds in bid for a third World Cup victory

France coach Didier Deschamps knows that many football fans want Argentina to win Sunday's World Cup final – just to give Lionel Messi the perfect send-off from the sport's biggest tournament. In fact, Deschamps says he thinks some in France may be hoping for an Argentina victory, too.

France 24

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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

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

World Cup 2022: Arsene Wenger picks alternative France and Argentina heroes with pressure on Messi and Mbappe

Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger believes Julian Alvarez and Olivier Giroud could be unlikely heroes in the World Cup final, with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi under great pressure to deliver.

Evening Standard

‘Greatest-ever’ Messi powers underdogs Argentina

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says the South Americans are happy to be underdogs as they prepare to face defending champions France in the World Cup final on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

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Bet on it: Covering all the bases

Not even a reluctant kiosk that balked at issuing a ticket on Croatia can keep this bettor from hedging.

Chicago Sun-Times

Forget Fifa’s power play – Qatar’s World Cup has displayed international football at its finest

Argentina v France will be a fitting end to a tournament where the game proved bigger than problems that dogged it off pitch

The Guardian - UK

William Saliba's World Cup final hope suffers blow as France get boost for Lionel Messi clash

William Saliba has been utilised as a squad player by France at the World Cup this year and had looked on course to feature in Sunday's final against Lionel Messi's Argentina

Football London

Croatia vs Morocco LIVE: World Cup third-place play-off result and final score after Mislav Orsic stunner

Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Orsic’s stunning finish was enough to earn Luka Modric a final victory at the World Cup

The Independent UK

Karim Benzema: Didier Deschamps reveals latest on World Cup final status after cryptic message

France coach Didier Deschamps says he does not know if Karim Benzema or any of his other injured players will attend the World Cup Final.

Evening Standard

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

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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

Manchester Evening News

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.

Tribune News Service

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

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Manchester Evening News

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.

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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

Bangkok Post

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Daily Record

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.

Radio France Internationale

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…

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