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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

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

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

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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

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

The Independent UK

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.

The Times of India

‘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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Manchester Evening News

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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

Why West Ham striker will 'never forget' what Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni did against Liverpool

Lionel Scaloni guided Argentina to a World Cup final on Tuesday but some Liverpool fans may remember him for a pivotal FA Cup blunder

Liverpool Echo

Lisandro Martinez reduced to tears and consoled by reporter during emotional interview

Lisandro Martinez played a vital role in Argentina's World Cup quarter-final win against the Netherlands and will be hoping to feature in the final against France on Sunday

Daily Mirror

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Dean Ashton tells Lionel Scaloni what he should have done in West Ham’s 2006 FA Cup final loss

Lionel Scaloni will manage Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final but the former West Ham defender's failed clearance for West Ham United set up Liverpool's equaliser in 2006 FA Cup final

Daily Mirror

Lisandro Martinez makes feelings clear on Raphael Varane ahead of World Cup final reunion

Lisandro Martinez is used to lining up alongside Raphael Varane in Manchester United's defence, but on Sunday he will face him in the World Cup final between Argentina and France

The Guardian - UK

Messi’s final World Cup is not just a competition. It is a cause, a rebellion

There is a sense that his Argentinian teammates are invested in not just winning the tournament, but his happiness too

The Times of India

Messi kills us softly with his song, then drops the bombshell

DOHA: That day, we ate our dinner in silence. In some parts of the world, it would qualify as breakfast. Maybe it did in this one too. Crack of dawn, a run-down, never run-out eatery in the neighbourhood, but in the time zones of our minds, it was dinner. We…

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Giovani Lo Celso rejoins Argentina squad as Lionel Messi hails Tottenham man and Sergio Aguero

Tottenham man Giovani Lo Celso has linked up with his Argentina teammates once again after cruelly missing out on World Cup squad selection through injury

Irish Mirror

Argentina players yell "f***ing English" during World Cup dressing room celebrations after Croatia win

Lionel Scaloni’s side picked up a comfortable 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday to book their place in Sunday’s final in Qatar

Manchester Evening News

What Lionel Messi said about Man City ace Julian Alvarez after 'extraordinary' World Cup performance

Man City striker Julian Alvarez scored twice as Argentina defeated Croatia to progress to the World Cup final.

Daily Mirror

Argentina manager’s public plea to Lionel Messi re-emerges after World Cup 2022 tears

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni was one of the players who begged Lionel Messi not to walk away from the national team back in 2016 - now the duo are on the verge of creating history at the World Cup

Asharq Al-Awsat

Scaloni: Losing to Saudi Arabia Was Argentina's Turning Point

Argentina's loss to Saudi Arabia in their first World Cup game was a turning point in the changing room, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Tuesday, bringing out the grit to recover, win five consecutive matches and reach the tournament final. "After we lost to Saudi Arabia, we felt a love…

Daily Mirror

Argentina squad yell "f***ing English" insult during World Cup dressing room celebrations

Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday night to qualify for the final of the World Cup and their celebrations involved singing a controversial and offensive song in the dressing room

Sports Illustrated

The GOAT and the Kids Have Argentina on Brink of World Cup Title

Argentina has longed for the perfect formula to win a World Cup with Lionel Messi. With its current group—and with Messi’s current form—La Albiceleste may just have it.

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