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Rodri warns Spain to expect more than Lionel Messi in World Cup final

Spain captain Rodri has said his side must look beyond Lionel Messi when they face Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final, insisting the South Americans are one of the strongest teams in international football.

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Mikel Merino ready for Lionel Messi challenge as Spain chase World Cup glory

Spain midfielder Mikel Merino believes stopping Lionel Messi will be one of the biggest challenges his team has faced as they prepare to meet Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.

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Aymeric Laporte: FIFA World Cup final referee must check Argentina's aggression

Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has accused Argentina of crossing the line with their aggressive approach ahead of the World Cup final, insisting that style has no place in the game.

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Don Garber hails "Messi effect" as MLS eyes FIFA World Cup boom

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber believes Lionel Messi's success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is creating an opportunity the league could only have dreamed of.

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Harry Kane laments England's familiar World Cup mistake

England captain Harry Kane believes his side's defensive approach after taking the lead played directly into Argentina's hands in their 2-1 FIFA World Cup semifinal defeat.

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Alexis Mac Allister: World Cup finalists Argentina, Spain play 'good football'

Alexis Mac Allister believes Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England reinforced the idea that technical football continues to thrive despite the sport's increasingly physical demands.

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