France and Argentina will meet in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium on December 18. France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup and will be looking to regain their title this term.
Meanwhile, Argentina have not lifted the trophy since 1986. They came close to ending their drought in 2014, but lost to Germany in the final. The albicelestes will seek to overcome the last obstacle at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday
FIFA World Cup 2022: Hugo Lloris on stopping Lionel Messi in the Argentina vs France match
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris told his teammates to pay special attention to Lionel Messi during the Argentina vs France 2022 FIFA World Cup Final.
Speaking to the media, he said: “I think the event is too massive to focus on just one player. It’s a final between two great nations but when you play that type of player [Messi], you need a special approach. But Argentina is a tough team with a young generation of players dedicated to Leo Messi. “
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“Argentina is a very well organized team; they are strong defensively and they are very aggressive with pressing and they are great on the counterattack when they have the ball.”
Lionel Messi has enjoyed a great 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign with Argentina. He has played six games in Qatar, registering five goals and three assists. The 34-year-old forward will look to push Argentina to the limit at Lusail Stadium on Sunday.
Paris Saint-Germain offer new contract to Lionel Messi
According to Fabrizio Romano, Paris Saint-Germain will propose a new contract to Lionel Messi in the coming weeks.
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The current contract of the Argentine international at the Parque de los Príncipes will expire at the end of this season. PSG want the 34-year-old attacker to stay at the club for one more season. Messi will make a decision about his future in 2023. In addition to PSG, Inter Miami and Barcelona have also shown interest in signing him in recent months.
Messi joined the Parisian squad from Barcelona on a free contract during the summer 2021 window. He has made 53 appearances for PSG so far, registering 23 goals and 29 assists.
The Argentina international helped Paris Saint-Germain win the Ligue 1 title last season. It will be intriguing to see what decides his future.
