Why we love Messi but can’t stand Argentina
Argentina are one match away from defending their World Cup title, but heading into Sunday’s final against Spain, the mood surrounding them is not celebratory; it is suspicious.
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Final as a referendum Argentina now face a Spanish side that has been almost untouchable defensively, conceding barely anything across seven matches—a team built on structure rather than individual brilliance.
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