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Messi’s final dance
Lionel Messi entered Qatar confirming the 2022 World Cup can be hist final, however now, it might but double as his biggest.
The World Cup has lengthy eluded the Argentina star who fell agonisingly quick in 2014, again when Germany prevailed because of Mario Gotze’s objective deep in extra-time of a tense last.
At 35 years of age, it’s now or by no means for one of many sport’s greatest-ever gamers, with world soccer’s golden prize the final piece wanted to finish the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s near-perfect puzzle.
60-year first
France will safe a second consecutive World Cup crown if they’ll overcome Argentina in Lusail – a feat not seen since 1962.
Solely Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962) have gained back-to-back titles, albeit in an period the place not more than 16 groups might qualify.
A World Cup double for Les Bleus would see them be part of such esteemed firm and in arguably extra spectacular style, with Didier Deschamps additionally changing into the second coach to handle two match wins after Vittorio Pozzo.
Messi v Mbappe
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have been arguably the 2 finest gamers of the match to this point which makes the ultimate a becoming conclusion to their particular person battle.
Each gamers have scored a tournament-high 5 objectives in six appearances, with Messi’s three assists being one higher than his Paris Saint-Germain teammate’s whole.
Both aspect’s hopes of success will rely so much on the contributions of their respective stars, and you are feeling the victor may simply stroll away with the Golden Ball in consequence.
Rivalry renewed
France and Argentina are set to fulfill on the World Cup for the fourth time since 1930, with the latter eager to avenge their 2018 exit within the Spherical of 16.
Les Bleus prevailed 4-3 on the way in which to lifting the trophy in Russia and impressed in what many felt was the sport of the match.
Revenge can be on the minds of a number of Argentina stars coming back from their earlier encounter, in what guarantees to be one other thrilling affair between two giants of worldwide soccer.
Golden battle
The race for the Golden Boot is ready to go proper right down to the wire and a complete of 4 gamers are within the combine.
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi at present paved the way with 5 objectives apiece in Qatar, the place they’re trailed fairly intently by strikers Olivier Giroud and Julian Alvarez.
Alvarez joined Giroud on 4 objectives after scoring two in Argentina’s victory over Croatia within the semi-final, however you are feeling six may very well be the magic quantity for the award – as has been the case within the final two editions of the match.
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Monday, December 19
Remaining – Argentina v France
1:00am – 5:00am (AEDT) – kick-off at 2:00am
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