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France Manager Plans to Combat Lionel Messi

France's trainer Didier Deschamps acknowledged pride following Wednesday's 2-0 win over Morocco, propelling them to the World Cup final. He also stated that his team aims to find a way to counter the exceptional form of Lionel Messi for Argentina in the upcoming match.

"France's Manager Expresses Plans to Oppose Lionel Messi"
"France's Manager Expresses Plans to Oppose Lionel Messi"

France Manager Plans to Combat Lionel Messi

In the highly anticipated World Cup final, Argentina and France will face off, with both teams determined to claim victory.

Argentina, seeking revenge for a 4-3 defeat against France in the last 16 four years ago, is led by head coach Lionel Scaloni. Scaloni has been instrumental in finding and applying a solution to counteract Lionel Messi's excellent form for Argentina in the tournament. Messi, currently in top form, is playing in a different position compared to four years ago, now as a forward or behind the striker.

France, aiming to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cup titles in 60 years, advanced to the final after a hard-fought victory against Morocco. Didier Deschamps, France's trainer, praised the combination of high quality, experience, and team spirit shown during the match. Theo Hernandez scored an early goal in the match, and Randal Kolo Muani added a late finish to secure the win.

Deschamps has confessed that Messi has been in excellent form during the competition, and France will aim to respond to his threat as much as possible during the final. However, no specific strategy to counter Messi has been revealed by France.

Meanwhile, Argentina is planning to limit the influence of several of France's players, including Messi. Messi, among the best players in the world, has been a standout performer for Argentina throughout the tournament.

This World Cup final promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams hungry for victory. It's worth noting that this is the first time an African or Arab team has reached a World Cup semi-final, with Morocco's valiant effort serving as a testament to the growing strength of football in these regions.

As the World Cup final approaches, both teams will be preparing meticulously, eager to etch their names in football history. The stage is set for an unforgettable showdown.

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