- The final is framed as Messi and Argentina’s intense, direct style versus Spain’s possession-focused rhythm — expect the battle for the ball to decide it.
- Alexi Lalas says Messi cares far more about winning a World Cup (and back-to-back history) than the Golden Boot.
- Lalas and fellow pundits (including Peter and Kasper Schmeichel) are backing Spain to lift the trophy.
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