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La FIFA organized an event with fans on Eleventh Avenue in New York, touching the Hudson River. And although his presence was not announced, Leo Messi appeared there accompanied by Lionel Scaloni and goalkeeper Dibu Martínez. Rodri and Luis de la Fuente joined the three of them. There, less than 48 hours before the final, the captain of Argentina showered praise on Lamine Yamal. “Lamine is a great player, he is a world reference at 19 years old,” said the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.

It is not common for a Real Madrid footballer to give interviews to La Vanguardia, but the World Cup final has aligned the stars, creating the perfect setting. Before playing the most important match of his career, Marc Cucurella (Alella, 1998) arrives very punctually for his appointment. He seems a bit wary at first but soon realizes he is not on the firing line and flashes his first smiles. He is approachable and kind. And he does not hide from anything.

The list of FIFA’s mistakes is long and this World Cup is a new example. Balogun, hydration breaks, halftime shows… but Infantino and his henchmen don’t do everything wrong. In fact, there are some things others could learn from. When it comes to the final of a World Cup, the most important match that can be played, it’s not a matter of experimenting and playing around. Everyone gets serious. So before the showdown, the coaches and captains of the finalists must appear at a press conference. They are the most authoritative voices. And in New York, as far as Spain is concerned, that responsibility fell on Luis de la Fuente and Rodri Hernández.

The former Catalan footballer Joan Capdevila, who was crowned World Champion with the Spanish national team in South Africa 2010, has asked for help on social media after being denied entry to the United States to watch the World Cup final that Spain and Argentina will play on Sunday.

For the first time in history, FIFA will add an additional gift to the winners of the World Cup final on Sunday between Spain and Argentina. In addition to the iconic trophy and gold medals, the delivery of a custom-made ring has been announced, introducing an American sports tradition to the football tournament.

As if nothing, neither nature nor the bad judgment of humans, wanted to spoil the great match between Argentina and Spain, Lio Messi against his “protégé” Lamine Yamal, forecasts predict that the air quality will improve on Sunday in East Rutherford, the location of MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey.

The World Cup final, which will feature a halftime show for the noble purpose of raising funds for poor children, is also the final in which the gap of social inequality is most evident.

The summer soap opera still has a proper name: Julián Álvarez. While the Atlético de Madrid forward prepares to play the World Cup final with Argentina this Sunday against Spain, Atlético and Barcelona continue exchanging statements. And the latest have been forceful. Miguel Ángel Gil Marín has responded firmly to Laporta to reiterate that the player is not for sale.

A large brown cloud greeted the teams of Spain and Argentina in New York. The hundred forest fires currently burning in southern Canada have covered the Big Apple with smoke, and the air quality has reached worrying levels that could jeopardize the World Cup final taking place this Sunday in New Jersey.

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has confirmed that he will attend the final of the 2026 Football World Cup, which will be held this Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and will face the Spanish team, European champion, against the Argentine team, South American champion.