The Soccer World Cup is on its final lap and fans all over the world are eagerly waiting for the matches that are left. Morocco got knocked out yesterday by France and we now have a clear picture for the finals. Argentina will play defending champions France and both fan bases are obviously praying for their teams to win. Lionel Messi is playing his last World Cup and everybody just wants him to win the trophy at least once in his career.
Well, everybody except France would wish that for Leo, because winning the World Cup makes them the third team in history to win back-to-back World Cups after Italy and Brazil. We are sure that history will be created in the finals of the 2022 FIFA WC, but we don’t know for which team. Even NBA players are excited to watch Lionel Messi in action.
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Argentina defeated strong-looking Croatia 3-0 in the semifinals, by a goal and a magical assist from Messi and Two goals from Alvarez. Yesterday France won against Morocco by 2-0 with goals from Hernandez and Kolo Muani.
Josh thinks Lionel Messi has to win the final
Portland Trail Blazers SF Josh Hart talked about the soccer finals after their match against San Antonio Spurs, which they won by 128-112. While talking about Lionel Messi, he said, “I think Messi… he has to get it. Obviously, France is tough with Mbappe and Dembele on the wings. But Messi’s last go around he has to win.”
Wosh Wart! Messi getting that World Cup on sunday! 🙏🏽pic.twitter.com/QEP41zrkCb
— 𝘋𝘢𝘮𝘦_𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 ⌚️ (@Dame_Time1023) December 15, 2022
He was accompanied by his teammate Justice Winslow who also joined the conversion saying, “I think Morocco played a great game today, great match on the pitch, think they are really physical.. they kinda bothered France, the overload in the second half was a good mood. Ultimately, the more talented team won, but I’m excited for the finals.”
Both players seem very excited about the finals and Josh ended the conversation by saying, ” Go Messi!“.
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Josh reacts to Messi’s Inter Miami rumors
It seems that Josh Hart was a Messi fan for a long time. Last month, when rumors spread that Messi might join Inter Miami, he announced that he will be a fan. He said, “Ain’t no way Messi is going to Inter Miami next year…if he does I’m getting season tickets for the summer.”
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Josh Hart had a young career in NBA, but he started it for LA Lakers alongside LeBron James. He stayed with the team for 2 years before transferring.
What do you think of Hart’s comments? Which team are you rooting for in the final? Let us know in the comments.