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The Latest Breaking News from Argentina

France plot new plan to stop Lionel Messi after Kanté’s 2018 masterclass

Without midfielder from the last World Cup, Didier Deschamps must find a fresh strategy to contain Argentina’s captain

The Guardian - UK

Mbappé and France to face Messi’s Argentina in much-anticipated World Cup final

Star striker Kylian Mbappé and title-holders France will face off against an Argentina led by Lionel Messi for the World Cup championship on Sunday in a final that many were hoping for.

France 24

Michael Beale is making Rangers excuses already and his Celtic snub exposed his lack of experience – Hotline

Beale is just hours away from his first competitive game in charge of Rangers and his pre-match conference split opinion as Fraser Wilson discovered.

Daily Record

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When is the World Cup closing ceremony? Start time and who is performing

The World Cup 2022 draws to a close on Sunday, with France taking on Argentina in the final in Qatar with the closing ceremony being staged before kick off at the Lusali Stadium.

Football London

Cristiano Ronaldo reaction when told he's "hated" by Argentina sums him up

Lionel Messi's rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo means the latter is not exactly popular in Argentina - something he was directly told by former teammate Paulo Dybala

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi application off-pitch says a lot about his World Cup ambition

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is enjoying the tournament of his life after scoring five goals to help Argentina reach Sunday's World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema could make sensational France return for World Cup final clash with Argentina

Karim Benzema could make a sensational return to the France squad for Sunday’s World Cup Final, with rumours swirling that the Real Madrid forward is flying back out to Qatar.

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World Cup 2022: Messi a ‘different proposition’ says Griezmann

Greizmann has assured fans that France ‘will be prepared’ as they face an in-form Messi and a well-supported Argentina.

Al Jazeera

Lionel Messi and Roy Keane hail Manchester City star ahead of Leeds United visit

Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez played a starring role in helping Argentina reach the World Cup final

Leeds Live

Kylian Mbappe told he can't "lace Lionel Messi's boots" ahead of World Cup final

The two players are set to go head-to-head in the World Cup final in Qatar with France forward Mbappe having been told ahead of time that he is second to Argentina star Messi

Daily Mirror

Ibrahima Konate and Jules Kounde DENIED France World Cup celebration as absence from post match party explained

Les Blues will look to win their second consecutive World Cup victory when they face Argentina on Sunday.

Daily Record

France had to ‘dig deep’ to beat Morocco after flu hit World Cup squad, Didier Deschamps reveals

France could become the first nation since the revered Brazil side of 1962 to retain their status as champions of the world

The Independent UK

Arsene Wenger "proud" of former Arsenal pupil now vying for World Cup glory

EXCLUSIVE: Arsene Wenger has opened up on Emiliano Martinez's journey from Arsenal's reserve goalkeeper to World Cup final stopper amid Argentina's success in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Theo Hernandez and Olivier Giroud fire early shots at Lionel Messi ahead of World Cup final

Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez have both insisted that France do not fear Lionel Messi with Les Bleus set to meet Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final at Lusail Stadium

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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

Man City to rake in staggering bonus for having most players involved in World Cup

FIFA will distribute a fund in return for clubs sending their players to the World Cup, with reigning Premier League champions Manchester City set to receive the largest payment

Daily Mirror

Antoine Griezmann makes "completely different" admission about facing Lionel Messi

Antoine Griezmann is set to face his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday after France and Argentina reached the World Cup final in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Didier Deschamps makes promise to Lionel Messi ahead of World Cup final vs Argentina

The France manager has vowed that they will do all that they can to make sure Lionel Messi's World Cup misery is sealed for good on Sunday evening at the Lusail Stadium

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 LIVE: France set up dream final against Lionel Messi’s Argentina after overcoming Morocco

Kylian Mbappe has reached back-to-back finals on his first two World Cup appearances and now faces PSG team-mate Lionel Messi and Argentina

The Independent UK

Antoine Griezmann ‘prepared’ for ‘totally different’ Lionel Messi challenge in World Cup final

The Frenchman admitted his side face a different challenge entirely given the quality possessed by the Argentina captain.

Football London

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

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool fans make Sofyan Amrabat plea after stunning Kylian Mbappe challenge vs France

France defeated Morocco 2-0 at the Al Bayt stadium in Qatar to set up a World Cup final with Lionel Messi and Argentina

Asharq Al-Awsat

France Set Up World Cup Final with Argentina

France will face Argentina and Kylian Mbappe will do battle with Lionel Messi in a heavyweight World Cup final after the French beat underdogs Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday. Holders France stayed on course to become the first team in 60 years to successfully defend the trophy thanks to goals from…

The Times of India

For Indian sports fan, 'Little Masters' tread same route to World Cup glory

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.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: and then there were two

Sunday’s final between Argentina and France throws together two of the world’s best players: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé

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