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How it happened: Argentina and France put on World Cup final classic

The South American side went in at half-time with a 2-0 advantage.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

Argentina vs France: How the chaos of the greatest ever World Cup final unfolded

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Lionel Messi finishes with his World Cup, in a story written by so many more

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez and Man City ace Julian Alvarez win the World Cup

A thrilling clash in Lusail was settled on penalties as Argentina beat France

Manchester Evening News · Dec 18, 2022

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Argentina forced into last-minute line-up change as World Cup final preparations rocked

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was reportedly set to hand Marcos Acuna the start for the World Cup final vs France but an injury issue means a late change was filed before kick-off

Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022

'Vamos!' - Man City fans react to Julian Alvarez starting for Argentina in the World Cup final

Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez has been named in Argentina's starting line-up for the World Cup final against France.

Manchester Evening News · Dec 18, 2022

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni's cup final pain after too-good-to-turn down West Ham move

Lionel Scaloni is one game away from footballing immortality as Argentina manager, but his last final as a player came in different circumstances during a brief spell at West Ham

Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022

How Argentina fans brought a bit of Buenos Aires to ‘Barwargento’

Barahat Al Janoub was renamed ‘Barwargento’ by Argentinian supporters who have brought a touch of their home to Qatar.

Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2022

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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 · Dec 17, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022

The Deciding Factors Surrounding France, Argentina’s World Cup Final

The Messi-Mbappé focus is deserved, but Sunday’s title bout is about—and will be decided by—so much more.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2022

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 · Dec 17, 2022

Argentina’s stand-in Lionel Scaloni has got the country singing again

It was a job nobody wanted but the adaptable Scaloni has bonded with Lionel Messi and led his team to a World Cup final

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022

‘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 · Dec 17, 2022

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 · Dec 17, 2022

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The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022

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

Daily Record · Dec 17, 2022

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.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022

How Julian Alvarez became Argentina’s perfect foil for Lionel Messi

Alvarez was only expected to play a minor part in Qatar. Instead, he has achieved about as much as any Argentina player not called Lionel can expect: second billing

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022

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

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The Times of India · Dec 16, 2022

FIFA World Cup: Messi and Maradona kiss the sky as eternal final looms

DOHA: "After the game is before the game." When Sepp Herberger, counted as among football’s earliest philosophers, first uttered this strange truism of the game, he would never have thought it would ring so true ahead of a World Cup final nearly seven decades later.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022

‘He cost me an FA Cup medal!’ Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni bids to avoid repeat of West Ham horror show

The clock in the Lusail Stadium is ticking down. The 90 minutes are almost up, and Argentina are 2-1 up against France in the World Cup Final.

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Alexis Mac Allister in argument with father in Lionel Messi vs Diego Maradona debate

Brighton and Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is ready to play in the World Cup final against France on Sunday with childhood stories of Maradona running through his head

Evening Standard · 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.

Manchester Evening News · Dec 16, 2022

Martinez has already made feelings clear on Manchester United teammate Varane ahead of World Cup final

Manchester United duo Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane will face off against each other in the World Cup final.

Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

Lionel Messi's absence from Argentina training explained ahead of World Cup final

Argentina head into Sunday's World Cup final with France aiming to end their 36-year wait for football's grand prize, though there are concerns over whether talisman Lionel Messi is fully fit

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Messi carries the weight of Argentina into World Cup final

As Lionel Messi approaches his second and likely last World Cup final the stakes could hardly be higher

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