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World Cup Best XI: Messi, Mbappe Lead Our Team of the Tournament

Argentina and Morocco are well-represented among the standout players after an eventful month in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated

From Martínez to Mbappé: a World Cup 2022 team of the tournament

We select an XI, in a 4-3-3, that includes three players from surprise semi-finalists Morocco and one from England

The Guardian - UK

Shape-shifting, energy and youth: how Scaloni transformed Argentina

Faced with a crisis after losing the opening game against Saudi Arabia, Argentina’s manager made bold changes which paid off

The Guardian - UK

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Argentina 3-3 France (aet, 4-2 on pens): World Cup final player ratings

Kylian Mbappé mesmerised, Emi Martínez was magnificent, but it was Lionel Messi’s magic that will go down in history

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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.

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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

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

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 TV schedule: How to watch Argentina vs. France in final

DOHA, Qatar — The first (and possibly last) December World Cup ends this weekend with two soccer powers meeting in the final.

Los Angeles Times

Argentina v France: where the World Cup final could be won and lost

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé loom large but other tactical elements, including the role of Rodrigo De Paul, may be crucial

The Guardian - UK

SI:AM | Messi’s First or Back-to-Back Titles for France?

The World Cup final will be epic.

Sports Illustrated

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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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 Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: Morocco’s pride in Islam should inspire us all

It is uplifting to see players practicing their religion and celebrating with their mothers on such a big global stage

Sports Illustrated

The Players In the Race for the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot

As the World Cup comes to a close, the race for the golden boot is coming into full focus, as a select few maintain hope of claiming the scoring crown.

ABC News

Lionel Messi's hamstring and a mystery red card: Five talking points from the Argentina-Croatia World Cup semifinal

Another masterful Lionel Messi performance comes with some slight concern for the 35-year-old's fitness, while a Croatian World Cup hero is sent off under mysterious circumstances. That and more in the latest edition of five talking points from the Qatar World Cup.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi sets up his shot at destiny with throwback brilliance

Argentina’s icon ran things again and took a step back in time to set up a clinching third goal as Croatia were swept aside

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi urges teammates to take last step to win World Cup

Lionel Messi, who drove Argentina on in their semi-final, said: ‘We were confident we would make it,’ but Croatia were angry about the award of a penalty for the first goal

The Guardian - UK

Luka Modric still at very top and World Cup has enhanced his legacy

Falling short will sting but, if this is the end for the Croatia midfielder, the past three weeks have only served to enhance his legacy

The Independent UK

Streets of Argentina turn into party as team reaches final

The streets of Argentina have turned into a party as the national team beat Croatia by a comfortable 3-0 and earned this soccer-crazed South American country a spot in the World Cup final

Los Angeles Times

Argentina defeats Croatia to advance to World Cup final

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up two others Tuesday, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Croatia in a World Cup semifinal, keeping alive his quest to win the one trophy that has eluded him during a stellar career.

Sports Illustrated

Mesmerizing Messi Powers Argentina to World Cup Final

The 35-year-old superstar scored a goal and provided a beautiful assist for another to put his team one win away from a World Cup title.

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