World Cup final LIVE updates: Argentina, France face their moment of truth
Angel Di Maria might be the freshest player on this pitch after injuries have kept him out since the game against Poland.
Messi has been closely watched so is passing more than dribbling but I’m sure that will change as soon as he finds some room to move. Argentina’s Lionel Messi, right, France’s Dayot Upamecano, background left, and France’s Aurelien Tchouameni challenge for the ball.France have had few attacks so and needs to keep a closer eye on Di Maria on the left wing.France keeper Hugo Lloris is prone on the ground after a collision with his Tottenham teammate Cristian Romero after his punched away a cross from Argentina.
Lloris took a nasty blow to his ribs, stomach in the collision but you would hope he will come up OK.Two minutes: Play is underway with both nations in their main jerseys with Argentina sporting its blue and white stripes along with white shorts and socks.Rodrigo De Paul from Argentina has already picked up a warning for his aggressive tackling.
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