Football giants Argentina and Spain go clash tonight for World Cup final for New York. Lionel Messi, wey be 39 years old, go lead Argentina to try win second World Cup for straight. Argentina don win World Cup for 1978, 1986, and 2022. But Spain, wey be European champions, dey seek their second World Cup, wey dem first win for 2010. Spain get 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, wey be winger wey fit change any game quick-quick.
For semi-finals, Spain beat France 2-0, while Argentina beat England 2-1 after coming from behind. The World Cup final no need hype, but plenty storylines dey. From race for Ballon d’Or to battle between managers, and the backstory between Messi and Yamal. For 39-year-old Messi, this match go define his legacy. For 19-year-old Yamal, no matter wetin e go achieve, this match go be important.
England don secure third place with win over France. Bukayo Saka become fourth Englishman to score World Cup hat-trick, joining Geoff Hurst, Gary Lineker, and Harry Kane. But England fans go regret say dem no perform well against Argentina. The half-time show go get Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, and Chris Martin. Tom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and IShowSpeed go feature. Jennifer Hudson go sing US national anthem.
Spain last training session cancel because of thunderstorms for New York. Argentina training start late for Morristown, New Jersey. The World Cup final go show for BBC and ITV for UK. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, wey break finger for warm-up before Europa League final, still dey play. Martinez don win FA Cup, Copa America, and World Cup with Argentina.
Messi don score eight goals for this World Cup, tie with Kylian Mbappe for scoring lead. Messi get more assists, so e dey lead for Golden Boot race. E dey also favorite to win Golden Ball as best player for third time. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente say Messi be once-in-history player. He tell Lamine Yamal to be himself. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni say Messi be best footballer wey world don see.
