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Lionel Messi's absence from Argentina training explained ahead of World Cup final

Argentina head into Sunday's World Cup final with France aiming to end their 36-year wait for football's grand prize, though there are concerns over whether talisman Lionel Messi is fully fit

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

Why West Ham striker will 'never forget' what Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni did against Liverpool

Lionel Scaloni guided Argentina to a World Cup final on Tuesday but some Liverpool fans may remember him for a pivotal FA Cup blunder

Liverpool Echo

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Lisandro Martinez reduced to tears and consoled by reporter during emotional interview

Lisandro Martinez played a vital role in Argentina's World Cup quarter-final win against the Netherlands and will be hoping to feature in the final against France on Sunday

Daily Mirror

Dean Ashton tells Lionel Scaloni what he should have done in West Ham’s 2006 FA Cup final loss

Lionel Scaloni will manage Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final but the former West Ham defender's failed clearance for West Ham United set up Liverpool's equaliser in 2006 FA Cup final

Football London

Lisandro Martinez makes feelings clear on Raphael Varane ahead of World Cup final reunion

Lisandro Martinez is used to lining up alongside Raphael Varane in Manchester United's defence, but on Sunday he will face him in the World Cup final between Argentina and France

Daily Mirror

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

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Messi kills us softly with his song, then drops the bombshell

DOHA: That day, we ate our dinner in silence. In some parts of the world, it would qualify as breakfast. Maybe it did in this one too. Crack of dawn, a run-down, never run-out eatery in the neighbourhood, but in the time zones of our minds, it was dinner. We…

The Times of India

Giovani Lo Celso rejoins Argentina squad as Lionel Messi hails Tottenham man and Sergio Aguero

Tottenham man Giovani Lo Celso has linked up with his Argentina teammates once again after cruelly missing out on World Cup squad selection through injury

Football London

Argentina players yell "f***ing English" during World Cup dressing room celebrations after Croatia win

Lionel Scaloni’s side picked up a comfortable 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday to book their place in Sunday’s final in Qatar

Irish Mirror

What Lionel Messi said about Man City ace Julian Alvarez after 'extraordinary' World Cup performance

Man City striker Julian Alvarez scored twice as Argentina defeated Croatia to progress to the World Cup final.

Manchester Evening News

Argentina manager’s public plea to Lionel Messi re-emerges after World Cup 2022 tears

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni was one of the players who begged Lionel Messi not to walk away from the national team back in 2016 - now the duo are on the verge of creating history at the World Cup

Daily Mirror

Scaloni: Losing to Saudi Arabia Was Argentina's Turning Point

Argentina's loss to Saudi Arabia in their first World Cup game was a turning point in the changing room, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Tuesday, bringing out the grit to recover, win five consecutive matches and reach the tournament final. "After we lost to Saudi Arabia, we felt a love…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Argentina squad yell "f***ing English" insult during World Cup dressing room celebrations

Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday night to qualify for the final of the World Cup and their celebrations involved singing a controversial and offensive song in the dressing room

Daily Mirror

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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 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

Evening Standard

Lionel Scaloni says there is ‘no doubt’ Argentina hero Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he has "no doubt" Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time after the little magician inspired his side to a 3-0 win over Croatia in the World Cup semi-final.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi makes Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni burst into tears after World Cup display

Messi scored Argentina's opener from the penalty spot as the South Americans swept aside Croatia 3-0 in Tuesday's semi-final, with Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez adding the other two goals

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The Independent UK

How Argentina reached the 2022 World Cup final

Argentina are into the World Cup final after beating Croatia in the semi-finals

Daily Mirror

Pep Guardiola picked out Argentina's unsung hero leaving Lionel Messi on brink of history

Pep Guardiola was in no doubt before the World Cup got underway and after Julian Alvarez helped Argentina into the final, his pre-match prediction looks set to be spot on

The Independent UK

How Argentina’s other 10 helped their No 10 into the World Cup final

That Lionel Messi’s 16-year quest to win the World Cup reaches the end game owes plenty to those who have joined him on the journey

The Independent UK

How Argentina outmanoeuvred Croatia’s magic midfield to reach the World Cup final

Argentina 3-0 Croatia: A switch to 4-4-2 left the Albiceleste able to control the centre of the park even without the ball, before the attack had the cutting edge to destroy their European opponents

The Guardian - UK

Inspired Lionel Messi takes Argentina past Croatia and into World Cup final

Lionel Messi scored a penalty and set up two for Julián Álvarez as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup final

Manchester Evening News

Gary Neville makes Lionel Messi claim about Man City star Julian Alvarez ahead of World Cup semi-final

Alvarez started alongside Lionel Messi for Argentina in their semi-final against Croatia

Irish Mirror

Roy Keane defends Argentina over antics during World Cup win over Netherlands

Both sides face disciplinary action after being charged by FIFA following their fiery World Cup quarter-final clash

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