DOHA: Lionel Messi’s last chance. Kylian Mbappe’s shot at emulating Pele. A third World Cup title for either Argentina or France.
Sunday’s final is rich with storylines as the 22nd edition of the World Cup ends with a title match fit for the occasion. Here are five things to know about the final: 1 Messi’s moment Is Lionel Messi the greatest soccer player of all time?
The debate will rage forever because there can never be a definitive answer. Some — especially younger soccer fans — think so, while others will point to Pele and Diego Maradona, particularly because they won the World Cup — the sport’s ultimate prize.
It is why, to many, Messi needs to win the World Cup to join Pele and Maradona in the pantheon of the greatest ever players, even if deciding who is No.