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Evra Predicts Messi and Ronaldo Could Face Each Other in Next World Cup Final
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has predicted a sensational World Cup final showdown between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
If it happens, the final would see Argentina take on Portugal, featuring two of football’s greatest stars facing off on the sport’s biggest stage. Despite being in the later stages of their careers, Messi and Ronaldo continue to command global respect and remain standout performers, now playing in the Saudi Pro League and Major League Soccer for Al-Nassr and Inter Miami, respectively.
Messi led Argentina to glory at the 2022 World Cup, while Ronaldo is still chasing his first World Cup final appearance with Portugal. Both stars are expected to compete in the next edition of the tournament, set to kick off next summer, which many believe could be their final World Cup.
Speaking to Stake.com, Evra described the potential clash as the perfect finale for two football legends. “That would be like the last Marvel movie. Everyone would stop to watch,” he said. “Two legends, one last dance, everyone would tune in.”
Former footballer Thierry Henry has shared his thoughts on Arsenal’s match following their loss to Atlético Madrid on October 13.
Speaking during a brief interview on CBS Sports, Henry criticised the practice of players or coaches expressing certain opinions through the media instead of addressing issues directly within the dressing room.
“I’m not a coach anymore, but I always say, whoever speaks like that, out. Keep that in the dressing room, it’s as simple as that,” Henry said on CBS Sports.
“That is the only way it can work. You have to say those things to a person’s face… going through the press, I am not really a fan of that.”
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has shared his thoughts on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, revealing that he hopes the winner will come from his team.
The manager spoke about how hard his players have worked and expressed his belief that they deserve the recognition.
“What I hope is that we win this trophy. We have players who deserve it.”
“Last year, we were the best team. We showed that it wasn’t just Ousmane Dembélé who deserved it.”
French football pundit Walid Acherchour has named Lamine Yamal as his pick to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, sparking reactions among football fans.
Acherchour’s choice came as a surprise to some fans, who expected him to support fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappé instead.
Speaking about his prediction, Acherchour expressed confidence in Yamal’s chances of winning the prestigious individual award.
“For me, Lamine Yamal, he is going to get it [2026 Ballon d’Or]. For me, there’s no doubt anymore,” Acherchour said, as quoted by Actu Foot. That start to the season shows that in fact, he was injured during the World Cup. He was the best player in La Liga, and he won the World Cup.
“Even if, for me, in fact, he doesn’t have the Ballon d’Or unanimously because his World Cup was average, even being average, he won it with Spain. He won La Liga with Barça.”
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