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France’s core group of players have insisted they are ready to face Lionel Messi in the World Cup final they will play against Argentina.
Les Bleus, who are the reigning champions, will play the Albiceleste in Sunday’s final to claim the title of the best in the world. France are aware that seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi poses a serious threat to their ambitions, but Didier Deschamps’ side believe they will keep the world’s best striker quiet.
“Playing in two World Cup finals in a row is an amazing moment. We worked hard for this final. Now we have to think about it. I’m tied, but it’s good to win in the semi-finals. Now we will recover for Sunday’s game. Messi does not scare us. Argentina is an exceptional team, but we have a few days to work”, said France’s left defender for RAI Sport, Theo Hernandez.
“Messi is an exceptional footballer. But we won’t let him enjoy the best night he can. We want to win this game and the World Cup and we will do everything to stop that. Messi is not the only one in that team. They have amazing footballers in the squad as well. That’s why they are so strong”, said France’s veteran striker, Olivier Giroud.
“We have seen Argentina play, we know how they play, they are a tough team to play against and they look in good shape. It’s not just Messi, he has a powerful team around him. It will be a difficult match and they will also have the great support of the fans,” said Messi’s former Barcelona teammate, Antoine Griezmann, adding that France will not allow Messi to dominate, despite his skills.
“We have to defend well and we will show our qualities. But, there is Lionel Messi, but also 10 other players behind him, who have a lot of quality, so we must be ready, very careful and make history as we have the opportunity”, said the Real Madrid midfielder. , Aurelien Tchouameni.
