Bangladesh gearing up to support Argentina in World Cup final Millions in the South Asian country support Argentina, which will take on France in Sunday’s championship game in Qatar. Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2022
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 The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022
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 The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022
Argentina’s stand-in Lionel Scaloni has got the country singing again It was a job nobody wanted but the adaptable Scaloni has bonded with Lionel Messi and led his team to a World Cup final The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022
Manchester United great Patrice Evra makes Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi admission The former Man Utd man has insisted Lionel Messi doesn't need to win the World Cup to be considered the 'greatest'. Manchester Evening News · Dec 17, 2022
A hat trick of essential reads to accompany the World Cup final Soccer fans are just 90 minutes of action away from knowing who will lift the World Cup and be crowned the beautiful game’s global champs. Well, given the refereeing during the tournament in Qatar, it is likely to be 90 minutes plus a few more. Even then, an extra 30… The Conversation · Dec 17, 2022
Messi Seeks Glory, Argentina Meets France in World Cup Final It is now or never for Lionel Messi. The Argentina superstar’s once-in-a-generation career will be defined — for many — by whether he leads his country to the World Cup title on Sunday. Can he finally, at the age of 35, win football’s biggest prize to secure his place alongside… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022
Whatever the Ending, Qatar World Cup Duly Delivered A World Cup that has defied all expectations reaches its climax on Sunday when Lionel Messi could join Diego Maradona in Argentine immortality by taking the south Americans to the title or France could become the first nation to retain it since 1962. Both scenarios would be an appropriate final… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022
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 · Dec 17, 2022
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. Miami Herald · Dec 17, 2022
France's Hugo Lloris attempting to end World Cup curse by making history in final Hugo Lloris is aiming to captain France to back-to-back World Cup titles, something no other skipper has managed - with Diego Maradona and Dunga both losing the second final Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022
Ex Man United player makes Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo admission ahead of World Cup final Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has had his say on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Argentina vs France Manchester Evening News · Dec 16, 2022
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 · Dec 16, 2022
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 · Dec 16, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 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
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022 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.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 World Cup’s tears and tantrums vindicate the four-year cycle The bubbling emotions of Qatar 2022 show the value of the World Cup’s rarity and shut down Fifa’s money-spinning idea to hold a tournament every two years
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 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
Sports Illustrated · Dec 15, 2022 Correcting Past Golden Ball Mistakes at the World Cup The tournament’s top player award hasn’t always gone to the most-deserving.
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2022 France vow to crush Lionel Messi dreams of World Cup glory: ‘We will do everything possible to stop him’ Lionel Messi has been warned France will do “everything humanly possible” to stop him emulating Diego Maradona and realising his World Cup dream.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022 World Cup 2022 briefing: and then there were two Sunday’s final between Argentina and France throws together two of the world’s best players: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé
Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022 Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona or Pele? Fierce GOAT debate resumes ahead of World Cup final Argentina reached the 2022 World Cup final to give Lionel Messi one last chance of winning the competition, as his battle with Brazil legend Pele to be the greatest of all time hots up
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022 World Cup 2022: How the other Lionel inspired Messi and Argentina to set a date with destiny Lionel Messi stands on the brink of history, or perhaps destiny, one step away from the fulfilment of a dream.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 14, 2022 Messi Evokes Maradona Comparisons on Road to World Cup Final The blue-and-white wall of Argentina fans launched into another rendition of their World Cup anthem as fulltime approached at Lusail Stadium. “Maradona,” they sang, “is cheering Lionel on” from heaven. The parallels between the two all-time greats of Argentine soccer, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, are becoming ever more striking…
Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022 World Cup 2022: Morocco and Argentina channel the spirit of 1986 Morocco have already outdone their 1986 World Cup heroics, but can Messi’s Argentina emulate Maradona’s team and win it?