Lionel Messi is looking to win the game's biggest prize for the first time in likely his last World Cup appearance.
DOHA, QatarSunday's final is rich with storylines as the 22nd edition of the World Cup ends with a title match fit for the occasion.In this composite image, a comparison has been made between Lionel Messi of Argentina and Kylian Mbappe of France, who are posing during the official
World Cup 2022 portrait sessions. Argentina and France meet in the final of the WorlIs 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 Pelé 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 Pelé and Maradona in the pantheon of the greatest ever players, even if deciding who is No.
's technical study group will decide what counts as an assist. Of the four players in contention, Messi currently leads the way with three assists, one more than Mbappé. No player has scored more than six goals at a World Cup since Brazil striker Ronaldo had eight in 2002.
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