Roy Keane is backing Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.
The South American side take on France in the decider having booked their place in the final courtesy of a 3-0 win over Croatia. France beat Morocco the following night to set up an Mbappe v Messi final.
Despite facing the defending champions, Keane makes Argentina slight favourites for the final, and the Irishman would love to see Lionel Messi crown a glittering career with a World Cup win.
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"Argentina, with the support behind them, the energy they've got, and, of course, Messi, you would have to say they will probably just be slight favourites," said Keane to ITV.
"We talk about Messi in his prime, he would do this ten years ago but he showed glimpses last night what he has been doing for years.
"We go back to moments. Twisting defenders inside out. The key for this is then finding a teammate, that is the key.
"It is no good beating somebody and then not having the end product. He's done it for years and years and years.
"The guy is fantastic. I love watching him.
"Can't wait for the weekend and, you know what, I hope they win it, even if it is just for him."
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