FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Antoine Griezmann prepared to face off Lionel Messi's Argentina

France defeated Morocco 2-0 to get to the World Cup final against Argentina's Lionel Messi on Sunday. Antoine Griezmann continues to thrive in France's new-look midfield role. Didier Deschamps expects a tough World Cup final; can Karim Benzema mak...

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Antoine Griezmann was named man-of-the-match as defending champions France stopped Morocco's historic run to the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory, setting up a final against Argentina on Sunday.

The 31-year-old feels France is all geared up to defend their title against Messi and the Argentinian team, admitting that planning will begin on Thursday.

Griezmann stated in his post-match press conference that any squad with Messi is an entirely different prospect. They have seen almost all of the World Cup matches, witnessed Argentina play and know how they play. They are a difficult side to play and are in peak form.


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Lionel Messi has confirmed that Sunday's World Cup final will be his last game for Argentina, thereby announcing his retirement.


Lionel Messi has confirmed that Sunday's World Cup final will be his last game for Argentina, thereby announcing his retirement.
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Throughout his journey, the GOAT broke countless records, even during the ongoing World Cup. Here are the most significant ones.
Lionel Messi has on Wednesday became Argentina's top scorer in the World Cup with 11 goals, breaking Gabriel Batistuta's record.


Lionel Messi has on Wednesday became Argentina's top scorer in the World Cup with 11 goals, breaking Gabriel Batistuta's record.
Messi is also the oldest man ever to score as many as 5 goals for a country in a single World Cup.


Messi is also the oldest man ever to score as many as 5 goals for a country in a single World Cup.
He has the record of having the most Ballon d'Or awards at 7.


He has the record of having the most Ballon d'Or awards at 7.
Messi has equalled German footballer Matthaus' feat by recording his 25th appearance at the FIFA World Cup.


Messi has equalled German footballer Matthaus' feat by recording his 25th appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
Lionel Messi also holds the record for being the youngest Argentina player to score at a World Cup at 18 years 357 days age.


Lionel Messi also holds the record for being the youngest Argentina player to score at a World Cup at 18 years 357 days age.
The 35-year-old is the only footballer to win Ballon d’Or, FIFA World Player, Pichichi Trophy and Golden Boot in the same season.


The 35-year-old is the only footballer to win Ballon d’Or, FIFA World Player, Pichichi Trophy and Golden Boot in the same season.
Messi on Wednesday also became the only player to both score and assist in four separate matches in the World Cup.

Messi on Wednesday also became the only player to both score and assist in four separate matches in the World Cup.
He added that it's not just Messi, but they have a good side around him, so they know it'll be a challenging game. They are aware that the audience will be very supportive. So, they're going to work tomorrow, speak about it, figure out what to focus on, where they can strike the Argentinian team, and how to protect against them. They will be thoroughly prepared.

Even before the match began at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar, Antoine Griezmann's redeployment at the heart of France's team for World Cup triumph was lauded as a stroke of brilliance. His recent enthralling performance, stopping Morocco's historic run to the semi-finals, further bolstered such an evaluation.

FAQs:

  1. Griezmann was banned for 13 months for what reason?
    Griezmann was suspended from France's national teams in November 2012, along with four other minor players, for disciplinary issues related to a late night out before training.
  2. Is Antoine Griezmann underrated?
    Griezmann's international record is widely seen as underappreciated. Despite Mbappe taking all of the attention in Russia 2018, Griezmann earned the Bronze Ball, the official accolade for the tournament's third-best player.
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