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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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Argentina and Lionel Messi must overcome 'Drake curse' to beat France in World Cup final

Argentina have been backed to win the World Cup final by Drake, leaving fans worried that Lionel Messi and Co. are destined to fall victim to the infamous 'Drake curse'

Daily Mirror

Today at the World Cup: Croatia edge out Morocco to clinch third place

Argentina and France continued their preparations for Sunday’s final.

The Independent UK

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Argentina vs France final preview: World Cup 2022

Much more than a Messi vs Mbappe clash, the World Cup final will be a date with history for Argentina and France.

Al Jazeera

LeBron James claims Kylian Mbappe is "one of the greatest of all time" despite being 23

The legendary NBA superstar is not known as much of a football fan but has praised Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi on multiple occasions as he was asked his World Cup final prediction

Daily Mirror

Qatar has ultimate distraction with dream Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe World Cup final

FIFA's decision to award the World Cup to Qatar was a controversial one, but with a star-studded final on Sunday, football's governing body could swerve scrutiny

Daily Mirror

Kevin Baxter: Morocco won something much more valuable than third place at World Cup — respect

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Croatia's World Cup team got bronze medals Saturday, the players lining up patiently to cross a platform where they received their awards from FIFA President Gianni Infantino after their 2-1 victory over Morocco in the tournament's consolation game.

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Argentina happy to be underdogs in World Cup final, Emiliano Martinez claims

Lionel Messi’s Argentina take on reigning champions France in Sunday’s final

The Independent UK

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

Didier Deschamps' admission about Lionel Messi says it all ahead of World Cup final

World champions France look to make it back-to-back World Cup victories when they meet Argentina in the 2022 final on Sunday, but Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps knows that many neutrals want Lionel Messi to claim football's biggest prize

Daily Mirror

Josko Gvardiol proves Tony Adams wrong with Croatia goal after Lionel Messi Chelsea warning

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues' January target Josko Gvardiol replied to doubters with a brilliant World Cup goal as Croatia beat Morocco in the third/fourth place play-off match

Football London

Arsene Wenger shamelessly backtracks on player welfare comments after FIFA unveiling

Arsene Wenger has hit back at the "negativity" surrounding the discussion on player welfare as he outlined Lionel Messi's longevity to defend international football

Daily Mirror

Emiliano Martinez responds to Kylian Mbappe criticism as Lionel Messi picks side

France star Kylian Mbappe made headlines earlier this year by criticising South American football, prompting Argentina ace Emiliano Martinez to respond before the pair face-off in the World Cup final

Daily Mirror

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

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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

Daily Mirror

Arsene Wenger sends World Cup final "pressure" message to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe

Arsene Wenger believes that France could have the edge over Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final - and that the pressure is on both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe to step up

Football London

Lionel Messi hands Arsenal crucial Joao Felix boost with key PSG decision amid transfer proposal

Lionel Messi could boost Arsenal's transfer chances to sign Joao Felix amid PSG's transfer proposal to keep the Argentina World Cup star at Parc des Princes

Daily Mirror

Luka Modric's reaction speaks volumes as Croatia hero brings World Cup career to fine end

MOROCCO 1-2 CROATIA: Zlatko Dalic's side claimed World Cup 2022 bronze with victory thanks to Mirslav Orsic's stunner in Luka Modric's final match on the grandest stage

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The Guardian - UK

Emiliano Martínez the man as likely as Messi to be Argentina’s X-factor

Aston Villa’s goalkeeper has gone from being a fan in the stands in 2018 to being an indispensable part of Argentina’s run to the World Cup final

Manchester Evening News

When is the World Cup 2022 closing ceremony? Start time, who is performing and how to watch

Argentina and France will face each other on Sunday in the World Cup final

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Times of India

Argentina-France World Cup final in Qatar: A clash for the ages

DOHA: What do you do when a football match ceases to be just a football match, and becomes cosmic activity? Does it remain football, just a sport or does it become a lifelong metaphor for greatness and immortality. How is it entered in the official records then? Just plain Match…

Evening Standard

How Lionel Messi is motivating Argentina ahead of World Cup 2022 final vs France

Emiliano Martinez says playing with Lionel Messi, the “greatest player of all time”, makes anything possible ahead of Argentina’s World Cup final clash with France.

France 24

France battles the odds in bid for a third World Cup victory

France coach Didier Deschamps knows that many football fans want Argentina to win Sunday's World Cup final – just to give Lionel Messi the perfect send-off from the sport's biggest tournament. In fact, Deschamps says he thinks some in France may be hoping for an Argentina victory, too.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi's angry dressing room reaction shows true colours of Argentina legend

Lionel Messi has led Argentina to the World Cup final for the second time after showing a different side following the shock defeat by Saudi Arabia in the group stage

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