Lionel Messi: Argentina player's World Cup goals, stats and career highlights
Argentina captain Lionel Messi could mark his final World Cup match by winning the title that has proven elusive in an otherwise glittering career for club and country.
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Formidable France in familiar territory in World Cup final
The inspirational leadership of Didier Deschamps and a deep pool of talent have turned France into the most formidable force in international football as they prepare to face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final.
Colombian couple’s football fever sees them travel thousands of kilometers to experience World Cup
There are two things most Colombians cherish in life — church and football.
The continuing politicization of cricket in Sri Lanka
The separation of cricket from politics has always been a fanciful notion. This is despite the British imperial attempt in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to consider the sport as being above politics.
France's probable starting line-up for World Cup final
DOHA : Didier Deschamps is likely to keep his usual starting XI for France's World Cup final against Argentina, although he could make one key change in central defence as the defending champions look to contain the threat posed by Lionel Messi at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday.
Argentina's probable lineup for World Cup final
Argentina look set to keep Julian Alvarez in attack for Sunday's World Cup final against France after he scored twice in a devastating combination with Lionel Messi in the semi-final.
Morocco playing seven games at one World Cup is priceless, says Regragui
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Morocco may not have reached the World Cup final but the players and supporters can take pride in the fact that they will leave Qatar having played seven games, a first for any African nation, coach Walid Regragui said on Friday.
Messi's 'Maradona moment' faces formidable French final hurdle
DOHA : After a mesmerising month of upsets, when several brash outsiders threatened soccer's status quo, the World Cup final will have a familiar feel on Sunday when two of the sport's super-heavyweights go toe to toe, each seeking a third title.