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Mauricio Pochettino dispels "myths" about Lionel Messi's dressing room behaviour

Former Argentina international and PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino has issued his verdict on Lionel Messi ahead of the World Cup final against reigning champions France

Daily Mirror

World Cup final referee made Jurgen Klopp furious during Liverpool Champions League defeat

Szymon Marciniak has been handed the prestige job of taking charge of Sunday's World Cup final, but Liverpool fans will know all about him following his run-in with Jurgen Klopp in 2020

Daily Mirror

'Messi, don't run' - Man City ace Julian Alvarez praised for 'brilliant' World Cup campaign

Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez has been sensational for Argentina as they prepare for their World Cup final vs France

Manchester Evening News

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Migrant Workers ‘Fulfilled the Beauty of Qatar.’ In Return: Debt and Death.

Before Messi and Mbappe and the lavish hotel shaped like crossed swords, there were waves and waves of mistreated laborers. As the World Cup is settled, remember their story.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup final sees Messi v Mbappé, with Qatar the winner regardless

Host country prepares for a day of celebration on Sunday as Argentina take on France, with the South American superstar on a mission

The Guardian - UK

Didier Deschamps explains how France hope to stop Lionel Messi in World Cup 2022 final

France coach Didier Deschamps has admitted it will be more difficult to contain Lionel Messi in Sunday's World Cup final than in their last meeting with Argentina in Russia four years ago.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2022 Team of the Tournament: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and England stars included

The 2022 World Cup has been a huge success on the pitch and the race for the Golden Ball is hotting up with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi among the front runners

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Sergio Busquets confirms Spain decision as Lionel Messi comment leaves Barcelona future in doubt

Sergio Busquets captained Spain at this year's World Cup, missing the crucial penalty as they were knocked out in the last 16 by Morocco, but his future at Barcelona is uncertain

Daily Mirror

France vs Argentina tactics: Where World Cup 2022 final will be won and lost

The biggest game in world football is almost upon us as, arguably, the two best sides in the international game face off in the World Cup 2022 final.

Evening Standard

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

Daily Mirror

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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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 Guardian - 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

Manchester Evening News

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

Evening Standard

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.

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Irish Mirror

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.

Evening Standard

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.

The New Daily

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 Independent UK

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?

Evening Standard

‘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.

Evening Standard

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.

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