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Messi? Mbappé? Or can Griezmann tip balance in France Argentina World Cup final?

Three and a half weeks on from the defeat to Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium, Argentina's players will stride onto the pitch at the same venue for the 2022 World Cup final against France. Much weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth followed the loss to Hervé Renard's side…

Radio France Internationale

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

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How Muchachos became Argentina’s unofficial World Cup 2022 anthem

Lyrics make reference to Maradona, Messi, World Cup heartbreaks, Copa American triumph, and hopes of a third World Cup.

Al Jazeera

Nike risk embarrassing France as World Cup winners shirt accidentally posted online

France will play Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar - with the bookies struggling to pick an obvious favourite between the two nations

Daily Mirror

Argentina star quit after World Cup final woe 'cost Lionel Messi' and now plays basketball

Argentina are back in the World Cup final, eight years on from their heartbreak against Germany when Rodrigo Palacio's miss sent Lionel Messi's side home unhappy

Daily Mirror

St Mirren captain Mark O'Hara opens up on return of 'humble' Keanu Baccus and discusses Scotland ambition

The Buddies midfielder has been picking his teammate's brain after the Aussie faced off against Lionel Messi in Qatar.

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Gary Neville "was told a year ago" why Man City agreed to sell Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal

Gabriel Jesus has helped Arsenal establish a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table since his £45million transfer from rivals Manchester City in July

Daily Mirror

'He would blow your mind' - how Sir Alex Ferguson exit impacted Nani's Manchester United career

When Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United to join Real Madrid, Nani was expected to fill the void left by his fellow countryman.

Manchester Evening News

Josko Gvardiol breaks silence on being embarrassed by Lionel Messi with honest admission

Josko Gvardiol has opened up on playing against Lionel Messi once again despite his Croatia side crashing out of the World Cup with a 3-0 defeat against Argentina

Daily Mirror

Tony Mowbray makes big Edouard Michut prediction as Sunderland prepare for Hull City test

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray believes Edouard Michut will get more gametime in the second half of the season

Chronicle Live

‘Our team will win’: how so many Indians started supporting Argentina

Better known for its love of cricket, every four years India and the wider region are gripped by World Cup fever

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi stuck up for Argentina teammate after he was taunted by ginger jibes

Lionel Messi has grown into a fully-fledged leader during his twilight years, guiding Argentina to the 2022 World Cup final after a turbulent career on the international stage

Daily Mirror

Michelle Kaufman: World Cup final Sunday is so much more than just a game for South Florida Argentines

MIAMI — It is hard to fathom just how much Sunday’s World Cup final means to Argentine soccer fans, but you get a pretty good idea after five minutes on the phone with Patricio Colazo, a 41-year-old handyman who runs a small construction company in Pembroke Pines.

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Los Angeles Times

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.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi gets new roommate ahead of World Cup final having previously been alone

Lionel Messi has so far spent the 2022 World Cup sleeping in his own room at Argentina's team hotel but the PSG superstar will be joined by a familiar face ahead of Sunday's final against France

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe believes in "untouchable" winner of Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate

Cristiano Ronaldo is "untouchable" in comparison to Lionel Messi in Kylian Mbappe's eyes according to his Paris Saint-Germain teammate ahead of the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

Messi v Mbappé: world’s finest primed to fight over biggest prize in football

While Argentina’s genius targets a successful swansong, his club teammate’s talent could help France retain the World Cup

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Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe's 15-year-old brother Ethan makes senior Paris Saint-Germain debut

Ethan Mbappe made his first senior Paris Saint-Germain appearance as Christophe Galtier's side played a mid-season friendly against Paris FC - a game they won 2-1

Daily Mirror

Andros Townsend refuses to budge from pre-World Cup prediction in final forecast

France are aiming for back-to-back World Cup titles, while Argentina are battling for their first since 1986 - with Lionel Messi desperate to complete his otherwise impeccable CV

Sports Illustrated

Messi, Mbappe and the Legacy Stakes of Qatar’s World Cup Final

When they met in the World Cup last 16 four years ago, it seemed like a torch had been passed. But Sunday’s final offers one more showdown, this one at the summit.

Football London

Josko Gvardiol makes revealing Lionel Messi admission amid Chelsea and Real Madrid transfer links

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues' transfer target offers a verdict on another potential signing ahead of a busy 2023.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Qatar World Cup: great tournament, wrong place

Editorial: Much of the football and the spectacle has been wonderful. But much more than sport was at stake

The Canberra Times

'The golden ticket': Queanbeyan announcer is the voice of the World Cup final

He says being pitch-side at the final in Qatar is like having 'the Willy Wonka golden ticket'.

Manchester Evening News

Harry Maguire has been given post-World Cup blueprint by Manchester United teammate

Man United captain Harry Maguire returned to form with England during their World Cup charge.

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