Avec caution and hype: Boskamp doubts Argentina despite Messi’s form

Avec a mix of confidence and uncertainty, former Anderlecht coach Johan Boskamp weighs in on the looming World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, noting Lionel Messi’s fitness while warning that the Argentine side’s wild spirit can overturn any prediction.

La Coupe du Monde touche à sa fin, and the very long competition is about to crown the champion of the world, according to the source.

Messi is expected to play his last match of the Mondial, with the Argentine superstar likely to feature in the decisive final.

According to Boskamp, Spain is the favorite, yet he cautions that "with these fous d'Argentins, on ne sait jamais," suggesting the Argentine team can surprise when they hear their anthem.

Boskamp is impressed by Messi’s form, describing him as "ten worker ants and a queen" and noting that the player shines especially when positioned on the right.

He also states that Messi is the biggest pretender for the World Cup best‑player award, while recalling he had considered Bellingham the best until the semi‑finals and that Kane failed to score against Argentina.

Boskamp adds that Spain is collectively slightly stronger, mentioning that France was his top favourite but Spain remains the main outsider, praising their ability to press, keep possession and strike at the right moment.

The Spain‑Argentina final will be streamed live on Walfoot.be from 21:00, inviting fans to follow the match.

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