Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, says the 2022 World Cup may be Lionel Messi’s moment to help Argentina lift the trophy.
Recall that the Argentina’s most-capped player and all-time leading goalscorer is playing in his fifth straight World Cup finals.
Having netted five goals to seat joint top scorer with Mbappe, the former Barcelona star now has a chance to bring home the one prize that has eluded him in one of the most storied careers in soccer history.
However, Argentina will have France to contend with in the final slated for Sunday.
France are seeking to become the first team to retain the trophy in 60 years, having beaten Morocco 2-0 in the last four.
Argentina had booked their place on Tuesday, thanks to a 3-0 win over Croatia.
Ferdinand believes Lionel Messi could be the difference in the final.
“I think the stars are aligning for Lionel Messi.
“We saw him reach 1,000 [competitive] games during this tournament.
“When the question is asked – who is the best, Maradona or Messi, and people say Messi has not won a World Cup. This could be his moment,” Ferdinand said on BBC One.
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