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Behind Argentina’s FIFA World Cup magic, an army of witches

Magalí Martínez knew something was off: The seemingly invincible star Lionel Messi was scuffling on the soccer pitch. To her, it looked like he was afflicted with a supernatural curse that has roots in different cultures across history, the “evil eye.”

The Times of India

Why is every breakthrough moment for Australian football followed by a crushing own goal?

Rusted-on fans are sick of having to defend their sport. They’re sick of the code wars. But most of all, they’re sick of the noisy, tiny minority who ruin it for everyone

The Guardian - AU

Stan Collymore insists Diego Maradona 'still the greatest' even if Lionel Messi wins World Cup

Former Liverpool and Nottingham Forest star Stan Collymore explains why Argentina glory against France won't change his opinion in football's great debate

Daily Mirror

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Bangladesh gearing up to support Argentina in World Cup final

Millions in the South Asian country support Argentina, which will take on France in Sunday’s championship game in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

World Cup 2022 briefing: Qatar’s big show comes to an end

Despite the grimness surrounding Fifa’s often tawdry but carefully buffed spectacle, the tournament has shone on one front

The Guardian - UK

2022 Qatar World Cup: our final pick

The Bangkok Post's prediction on match.

Bangkok Post

Argentina and France might be playing in the final but Qatar is the real winner of the FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup final might be a glamorous match-up between two superstar teams but regardless of who claims victory out of Argentina and France, the real winner will be Qatar, Samantha Lewis writes.

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Argentina vs. France: How to watch and stream what could be an epic World Cup final

In soccer, as in the rest of the life, it can be bad to openly want something too much.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Argentina and Lionel Messi must overcome 'Drake curse' to beat France in World Cup final

Argentina have been backed to win the World Cup final by Drake, leaving fans worried that Lionel Messi and Co. are destined to fall victim to the infamous 'Drake curse'

Daily Mirror

Today at the World Cup: Croatia edge out Morocco to clinch third place

Argentina and France continued their preparations for Sunday’s final.

The Independent UK

Argentina vs France final preview: World Cup 2022

Much more than a Messi vs Mbappe clash, the World Cup final will be a date with history for Argentina and France.

Al Jazeera

LeBron James claims Kylian Mbappe is "one of the greatest of all time" despite being 23

The legendary NBA superstar is not known as much of a football fan but has praised Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi on multiple occasions as he was asked his World Cup final prediction

Daily Mirror

Qatar has ultimate distraction with dream Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe World Cup final

FIFA's decision to award the World Cup to Qatar was a controversial one, but with a star-studded final on Sunday, football's governing body could swerve scrutiny

Daily Mirror

Kevin Baxter: Morocco won something much more valuable than third place at World Cup — respect

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Croatia's World Cup team got bronze medals Saturday, the players lining up patiently to cross a platform where they received their awards from FIFA President Gianni Infantino after their 2-1 victory over Morocco in the tournament's consolation game.

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The Independent UK

Argentina happy to be underdogs in World Cup final, Emiliano Martinez claims

Lionel Messi’s Argentina take on reigning champions France in Sunday’s final

The Guardian - UK

Julián Álvarez evokes Argentina’s spirit of Kempes and can resurrect old glories

Before Sunday’s World Cup final, the striker has become part of a proud lineage who broke cover on the biggest stage

Daily Mirror

Didier Deschamps' admission about Lionel Messi says it all ahead of World Cup final

World champions France look to make it back-to-back World Cup victories when they meet Argentina in the 2022 final on Sunday, but Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps knows that many neutrals want Lionel Messi to claim football's biggest prize

Football London

Josko Gvardiol proves Tony Adams wrong with Croatia goal after Lionel Messi Chelsea warning

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues' January target Josko Gvardiol replied to doubters with a brilliant World Cup goal as Croatia beat Morocco in the third/fourth place play-off match

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Daily Mirror

Arsene Wenger shamelessly backtracks on player welfare comments after FIFA unveiling

Arsene Wenger has hit back at the "negativity" surrounding the discussion on player welfare as he outlined Lionel Messi's longevity to defend international football

Daily Mirror

Emiliano Martinez responds to Kylian Mbappe criticism as Lionel Messi picks side

France star Kylian Mbappe made headlines earlier this year by criticising South American football, prompting Argentina ace Emiliano Martinez to respond before the pair face-off in the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

France’s survivors daring for greatest heist yet against Messi and Argentina

Didier Deschamps’ pragmatists will be set on stifling Lionel Messi’s magic as they aim to complete a hat-trick of World Cups for France

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi is not becoming Diego Maradona – he is becoming himself

The totem of Sunday’s finalists is revealing his true self rather than becoming a mirror image of the great who led his nation to World Cup glory in 1986

Daily Mirror

Arsene Wenger sends World Cup final "pressure" message to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe

Arsene Wenger believes that France could have the edge over Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final - and that the pressure is on both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe to step up

Football London

Lionel Messi hands Arsenal crucial Joao Felix boost with key PSG decision amid transfer proposal

Lionel Messi could boost Arsenal's transfer chances to sign Joao Felix amid PSG's transfer proposal to keep the Argentina World Cup star at Parc des Princes

Daily Mirror

Luka Modric's reaction speaks volumes as Croatia hero brings World Cup career to fine end

MOROCCO 1-2 CROATIA: Zlatko Dalic's side claimed World Cup 2022 bronze with victory thanks to Mirslav Orsic's stunner in Luka Modric's final match on the grandest stage

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