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View from Argentina: No Lionel Messi vs Diego Maradona comparisons, we are just so proud to have two legends

For years, there was a debate in Argentina about who was better: Diego Maradona or Lionel Messi. Now, we have stopped comparing them. They are the two greatest players in football history and it makes us proud to have those two big names as part of our country.

Evening Standard

‘He’s one of us’: Lionel Messi’s hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup victory

For those who have followed Messi’s career from the very beginning, a win on Sunday would mean the culmination of lifelong dream

The Independent UK

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

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Messi's Hometown in Argentina Yearns for World Cup Victory

Fernanda Quiroga still remembers how Lionel Messi played soccer in what were then dirt roads around their working class neighborhood in Rosario, Argentina’s third-largest city. “(Messi) was always kicking something, a ball, a bottle cap,” said Quiroga, who at 35 is the same age as the captain of Argentina’s national…

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Messi's hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup victory

Excitement for Sunday’s World Cup final in Argentina is rising fast and anxiety is running particularly high in Messi’s hometown as many are hoping he will finally win the one major trophy missing from his illustrious career

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi’s day of destiny is a rare shot at World Cup final redemption

Few get a second attempt at the greatest game in football but Messi has earned the chance to complete his story when Argentina face France in Sunday’s World Cup final

The Independent UK

Argentina’s fall against Saudi Arabia may have set them on a shining path

If France are taking hope from their World Cup final opponents’ defeat in their first match, then they really ought to think again

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Rio Ferdinand snubs Manchester United's Raphael Varane in surprise verdict on World Cup best 'defensive player'

Manchester United defenders Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez will come up against one another in Sunday's World Cup final

Manchester Evening News

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

Roy Keane backs Argentina to win World Cup for Lionel Messi

The Manchester United legend would love for Lionel Messi to crown his career by winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Irish Mirror

Josko Gvardiol breaks silence after Lionel Messi World Cup masterclass

Josko Gvardiol has hailed Lionel Messi as a “completely different player” to any of the opponents he’s faced in his career.

Evening Standard

Top clips: World Cup final two, Orion returns home and 88 keys under the sea

This week, we're wrapping up at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, down to the last two teams - Argentina and France.

The New Daily

Remembering France’s thrilling 2018 triumph against Argentina – what’s changed in four years?

Kylian Mbappe inspired France to victory against Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Russia in a game depicted as a changing of the guard – but is that actually accurate?

The Independent UK

‘Let’s do it for Messi’: Argentina team-mates fueled by desire to win World Cup 2022 for their idol Lionel

Lionel Messi’s Argentina team-mates are being driven by a desire to ensure their one-time idol cements his place in World Cup history on Sunday.

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Keira Walsh column: My advice for France and Argentina ahead of World Cup 2022 final

COLUMN: England’s Euros winner on the night before the biggest game of your career, and while she will be cheering on Lionel Messi...

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France takes on Argentina in the World Cup Final. Here's what you need to know.

The final game of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday is set to be its most thrilling. Defending champion France takes on Argentina as Lionel Messi seeks the one trophy missing from his glorious career.

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe told to prove he is better than Lionel Messi ahead of World Cup final

With the World Cup final just days away, fans, pundits and now even players are debating who is the best in the world right now - Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi?

Daily Mirror

Chelsea issued Josko Gvardiol transfer warning following Lionel Messi nightmare

Chelsea are interested in Croatia and RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol but the Blues have been sent a warning regarding the signing of the highly-regarded defender

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View from France: Why Hugo Lloris is a great captain and deserves to make World Cup history

Hugo Lloris can make history on Sunday. If France beat Argentina, he will become the first captain to lift the World Cup twice.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 LIVE: Lionel Messi’s Argentina prepare for showdown against Kylian Mbappe’s France

Lionel Messi’s final World Cup will be on the grandest stage as he looks to complete his trophy collection

The Independent UK

France and Didier Deschamps poised for date with history and chance at immortal status

Les Bleus can become the third team in history to win back-to-back World Cups if they defeat Argentina on Sunday

Daily Mirror

Early World Cup final predictions as pundits prepare for Messi vs Mbappe

The countdown continues until the World Cup final with Kylian Mbappe and France standing in the way of Lionel Messi leading Argentina to their first win at the tournament since 1986

Daily Mirror

Former Man Utd star wants Lionel Messi to win World Cup despite "insufferable" worry

Lionel Messi is one game away from World Cup glory, and one of his opponents from the 2011 Champions League final believes the pros of a win would outweigh the cons

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi’s World Cup history: Struggles, heartbreak and magic for Argentina

The 35-year-old forward will make his 26th World Cup finals appearance this weekend

The Independent UK

World Cup team of the tournament: The Independent’s best XI from Qatar 2022

Indy Sport’s writers voted on a collective XI, made up of the best performers at the first winter World Cup

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