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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.

For a generation that grew up adoring Sachin Tendulkar, Leo Messi was like a beacon of hope after the 'Little Master' left the stage in 2013. Different disciplines all right, but Messi, who isn't much taller to Tendulkar in physical stature, had a similar towering influence on the Indian mindscape.

Argentina reached the World Cup final with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Croatia on Tuesday as Lionel Messi chipped in with his fifth goal of the tournament in another impressive display

Paris authorities are considering shutting the Champs Elysee to prevent both sets of fans clashing before or after the match.

Gallas expects defenders to dread facing the likes of Neymar but loved how Juranovic did both sides against fancied favourites.

Hugo Lloris has revealed he has been in contact with Harry Kane since his penalty miss against France, and backed his Tottenham team-mate to put his Qatar heartache behind him.

Defending champions France face Morocco for a place in Sunday’s final.

The ex-adult actress' comments have resurfaced after Mooy starred for Australia during the World Cup in Qatar.