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Lionel Messi and Angel Di Mara scored in the first half as Argentina took a 2-0 lead against France in the first half of the World Cup final on Sunday in a game that is likely the 35-year-old Argentine legend's last chance at winning the sport's biggest.
Angel Di Maria of Argentina scored his team's second goal in the final of the World Cup.
Messi scored from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute after Angel Di Mara was tripped by Ousmane Dembélé inside the box.
A clinical finish from inside the box by Di Mara in the 36th minute gave Argentina a 2-0 lead at the break.
After being forced on the back foot by Argentina, France had to make two early substitution in the first half, the first of which was the departure of Dembélé and Giroud.
Messi, widely considered the greatest of his generation, is facing a French attack led by KylianMbappé, considered by many to be the Argentine star's heir apparent as the world's top player. Messi and Mbappé came into the finals with five goals each in addition to three and two assists, and were the leaders of the goal- scoring charts. Argentine fans are hoping for a strong showing from Messi, who has won every other major trophy He missed an opportunity to score shortly after the half-time break in the final, which Argentina lost to Germany. The French team is attempting to become the first team in six decades to win back-to-back World Cup titles.
Messi had an income of $130 million this year, which made him the top-earning athlete of the year.
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