Messi and Yamal's fated duel, a tactical clash, and a finale for the history books | World Cup Final Preview
The World Cup final kicks off tomorrow, and we're breaking it all down for you on our Spain-Argentina preview! We begin revisiting each nation's World Cup pasts and what's at stake for each in the historical pantheon. We also discuss the country's relationships to one another. Though they've only previously played once at a World Cup, they are steeped in shared culture and footballing history, including Barcelona, Lamine Yamal, and of course, Lionel Messi (yes, we talk about the bathing photo). Then we move on to discuss the unique tactical battle between two sides that operate very…
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