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Antonela Roccuzzo — the first lady of Argentinean football

From childhood sweetheart to one-half of sport’s couple of the moment — this is Mrs Messi

Evening Standard

‘We needed this’: Fans across Argentina celebrate after epic World Cup victory

Argentines let loose on Sunday and streets across the country became places of celebration after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties.

France 24

Messi Gets His Iconic World Cup Ending After a GOAT Final

After an epic title match, Messi was carried around on shoulders, hoisting the trophy in the air as players and fans sang together in a storybook closing to a month in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated

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World Cup is over. Debate should be, too. Lionel Messi is the Greatest of All Time

It is so incredibly rare in today’s age of overhyped sporting events that a championship game lives up to its buildup. Sunday’s World Cup final delivered – and then some.

Miami Herald

‘The people needed this’: Argentines put problems aside to celebrate World Cup win

Argentines let loose and streets across the country became places of celebration after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties

The Independent UK

Man's spooky prediction seven years ago that Argentina will win the World Cup with Messi

Social media user Jose Miguel Polanco has been hailed after his tweet from March 2015 accurately predicted Argentina would win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, thanks to Lionel Messi

Daily Mirror

Antoine Griezmann, the ‘Little Prince’ lighting up France’s World Cup

Under the guidance of coach Didier Deschamps, France’s Antoine Griezmann has undergone a remarkable transformation from free-scoring forward to marauding midfielder, his versatile skills now focused on breaking up the opposition’s play and allowing his teammates to score. The outcome of Sunday’s World Cup final is likely to hinge on…

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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

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

Lloris, Varane, Griezmann, Giroud: A quartet of veterans leads France’s World Cup charge

With more than 450 international caps between them, Hugo Lloris, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann and Raphaël Varane have provided the backbone of coach Didier Deschamps’ French squads for the past decade. The four veterans take on Leo Messi’s Argentina on Sunday, hoping to lead Les Bleus to consecutive World Cup…

France 24

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

France 24

Gianni Infantino and the difficult second monologue

In today’s Football Daily: Gianni Infantino, air conditioning and more

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.

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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

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?

Football London

Argentina vs France prediction and odds ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup Final

The Inside brings you the best in betting tips and prediction during the 2022 FIFA World Cup as the stage is set to find out whether France become the first nation to win successive World Cups since Brazil in 1962 or if Argentina lift the trophy for the first time…

The Guardian - UK

France plot new plan to stop Lionel Messi after Kanté’s 2018 masterclass

Without midfielder from the last World Cup, Didier Deschamps must find a fresh strategy to contain Argentina’s captain

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The Times of India

For Indian sports fan, 'Little Masters' tread same route to World Cup glory

For a generation that grew up adoring Sachin Tendulkar, Leo Messi was like a beacon of hope after the 'Little Master' left the stage in 2013. Different disciplines all right, but Messi, who isn't much taller to Tendulkar in physical stature, had a similar towering influence on the Indian mindscape.

Daily Mirror

Luis Suarez sends heartfelt message to Lionel Messi as Argentina reach World Cup final

Argentina reached the World Cup final with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Croatia on Tuesday as Lionel Messi chipped in with his fifth goal of the tournament in another impressive display

Daily Record

The Champs Elysee to be shut down as France vs Morocco World Cup semi final sparks fan clash fears

Paris authorities are considering shutting the Champs Elysee to prevent both sets of fans clashing before or after the match.

Daily Record

Josip Juranovic dumbfounds France legend as 'unbelievable' Celtic hero named World Cup superstar

Gallas expects defenders to dread facing the likes of Neymar but loved how Juranovic did both sides against fancied favourites.

Evening Standard

Hugo Lloris reveals Harry Kane text chat after World Cup penalty miss: ‘It was hard to find the words’

Hugo Lloris has revealed he has been in contact with Harry Kane since his penalty miss against France, and backed his Tottenham team-mate to put his Qatar heartache behind him.

The Independent UK

Hugo Lloris backs Harry Kane to recover from World Cup penalty miss

Defending champions France face Morocco for a place in Sunday’s final.

Daily Record

Mia Khalifa infatuation with Aaron Mooy resurfaces as adult star swoons over Celtic man

The ex-adult actress' comments have resurfaced after Mooy starred for Australia during the World Cup in Qatar.

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