Adrien Rabiot sees his contract expires at the end of the season, and Juventus want to cash in on him instead of parting ways with him on a free transfer.
Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti had already spoken out before the World Cup final, declaring that his opinion of Lionel Messi wouldn’t change irrespective of the outcome of the showdown clash against France. Having been crowned world champions, Argentina lifted their third world title – a first since the days of Diego Maradona in 1986.
France failed to defend the World Cup title as they fell short to Argentina on penalties in one of the most breathtaking finals in the competition's history. After a 3-3 draw, the defending champions failed to keep their cool in the shootout, surrendering the crown to the South American champions.
Argentina prevailed over France on penalties after the regular and extra times ended in a 3-3 goal-fest. Even though it took a cruel shootout lottery to determine the winner, the game at the Lusail Iconic Stadium will make for a tale to be told their grandchildren by those who were fortunate enough to see it live.
Argentina came out on top of a nerve-shredding penalty shootout to sink reigning World Cup champions France in one of the most exciting finals ever. Following an action-packed 3-3 draw, La Albiceleste showed more composure when it mattered the most to win the prize.
With the margins between the two team being incredibly close in terms of quality and skills, the encounter will sealed by the slightest of details. So here are five expected key duels between Les Bleus and the Albiceleste which could ultimately determine the winner in the grand finale.
Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti has given his say on the Lionel Messi – Diego Maradona debate, claiming that his opinion will not change depending upon the result of the 2022 World Cup final on Sunday.
Multiple iconic players took turns in assessing the highly-anticipated showdown between France and Argentina taking place Sunday. Clarence Seedorf, Lothar Matthaus, Roberto Carlons, Julio Cesar, and Javier Zanetti examined the final act of the Qatari competition, revealing which team they believe to be the favorite.
Perhaps our predictions weren't always accurate, but we'll try to envision how the World Cup final between France and Argentina will play out on Sunday while offering our pick for a winner. But first let's run a comparison between the two foes on various aspects and figure out who has the edge in each department.
Milan duo Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez have both played a pivotal role in the success of Les Bleus throughout the tournament, and the former hopes to add a second World Cup in his list of achievements.
A goal from Theo Hernandez after just five minutes put France off to a good start against Morocco in the second World Cup Semi Final. Randal Kolo Mouani doubled the lead towards the end of the game, delivering to Didier Deschamps and co. the ticket to their second Final in a row.
Morocco suffered a 2-0 defeat as their World Cup journey finally came to an end as world champions France made it through to the final to face Argentina. A sea of Moroccan red flooded the stands at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor but they couldn't push their side on to victory after goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani secured a 2-0 victory for France. So, here's our Morocco player ratings for their World Cup semi-final exit against France.