“It’s going to be very difficult,” Ousmane Dembele opens up about the Lionel Messi threat ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup final
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Former teammates Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is on its way as both Argentina and France battle for their country’s third World Champions title. With the high pressure on both teams at the biggest stage of football, players often tend to forget their bonds with their club foes. Two of the most prominent players for each side, Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi face each other in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Ousmane Dembele had nothing but respect for his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi as he acknowledged the threat he possesses considering his recent form. French forward and Dembele’s teammate Olivier Giroud also challenged Lionel Messi as he said they won’t be letting the Argentine have the “best night of his life”.
““It’s going to be very difficult to stop Messi on Sunday, but we’ll do our best to make sure he touches the ball as little as possible because he’s a very dangerous player.” Ousmane Dembele said in a press conference.
Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi played together for the Catalans and caused trouble for the opponents. The French winger has been instrumental for the reigning champions and is also hoping to defend their title to be the World Champion for the second time.
Lionel Messi’s 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign with Argentina
Lionel Messi is on the hunt for his greatest achievement, the FIFA World Cup, and finally has the chance to bring it home and create a perfect ending to his international career. The 35-year-old has 8 goal contributions in the tournament, having 5 goals and 3 assists in 6 matches.
Messi has been at the top of his form this tournament and has given the world various moments of magic already. With his record-breaking campaign, Lionel Messi became Argentina’s FIFA World Cup top-scorer and the player with the most appearances in the World Cup for Argentina in Qatar.
The Argentine legend is having a sensational season and has carried his country to the World Cup final for the second time in eight years. After a horror ending in 2014, do you think Lionel Messi will finally get his hands on the FIFA World Cup trophy?
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