Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has urged fans to make the most of seeing Lionel Messi lead his team out in another World Cup final at the age of 39 as the holders aim to retain the trophy when they take on Spain this weekend. 'He has made history. He is a legend,' Scaloni said of the former Barcelona player, who has already helped Argentina win a World Cup and back-to-back Copa America titles in the last five years.
Messi's international career has enjoyed a remarkable late renaissance -- a decade ago he briefly retired from the Argentina team at the age of 29 after a Copa America final loss to Chile, his fourth defeat in a final for his country. Messi and Scaloni hugged on the pitch at full-time after Wednesday's 2-1 semi-final win over England, with the Argentine captain calling that victory 'pure history'.
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- **What did Scaloni say about Messi?** Scaloni described Messi as 'the best player in the history of football' and a 'legend', highlighting his incredible journey to the final at the age of 39. - **How many goals has Messi scored in this World Cup?** Messi has scored eight goals at this World Cup, which is his sixth, and is the tournament's all-time top scorer with 21. - **What is Argentina's record in major international titles before this era?** Argentina had gone 28 years without winning a major international title before lifting the Copa America in 2021. - **Who is Argentina's opponent in the final?** Argentina will face Spain, the reigning European champions, in the World Cup final.






























