'Music starts with Messi', says FIFA's Wenger
Arsene Wenger has praised "leader of the orchestra" Lionel Messi as the Argentine great bids to inspire his team to glory in Sunday's World Cup final against defending champions France.
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Argentina fans at Doha parties believe Messi’s day has come
DOHA: Thousands of Argentina fans packed the center of Doha ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final against France, amid a desperate scramble to find tickets. Even as Croatia beat Morocco in the third-place contest Saturday, Argentina fans packed the Souq Waqif market and fan zones around the Qatar capital. The prospect of Lionel Messi finally winning a World Cup in his last tournament has brought extra flights of Argentina fans to the Gulf state.
Modric, 37, sets sights on Nations League title for Croatia
DOHA: Luka Modric led Croatia to the bronze medal at the World Cup on Saturday and revealed he will extend his international career into 2023 in an attempt to win the Nations League. The 37-year-old won his 162nd cap in the 2-1 win over Morocco, four years after helping his country to the World Cup runners-up spot behind France. Croatia will now attempt to win the Nations League title next June in the four-team finals also featuring Netherlands, Italy and Spain.
Martinez: GOAT Messi gives us edge over favoured French
Emiliano Martinez is ready to fight for World Cup glory alongside "the greatest player of all time" as Lionel Messi's Argentina take on reigning champions France in Sunday's mouth-watering final.
Argentina or France: Who will win the World Cup?
SINGAPORE: The stage is set for an epic World Cup final in Qatar, with France attempting to retain their crown against Argentina on Sunday (Dec 18).
Stopping the stars won't be enough to win World Cup
DOHA: Despite the high profile performances of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in Qatar, Argentina and France can create danger all over the pitch, so stopping the superstars is only one battle in Sunday's (Dec 18) World Cup final war.
Scaloni tight-lipped on Argentina lineup ahead of World Cup final
DOHA: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni kept his cards close to his chest when quizzed about his likely line-up as he prepares to face holders France in the World Cup final on Sunday (Dec 18).
Messi's wisdom vs. Mbappé's power of youth the focus of dream matchup in men's World Cup final
Chris Jones is in Qatar covering the men's World Cup for CBC Sports.