Trezeguet Throws Weight Behind Messi and Argentina In World Cup Final

Messi will have one last chance to lift football's biggest prize at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar but will have to see off the current holders first.

Trezeguet won the World Cup with France in 1998 but missed a crucial penalty in the 2006 finale as Italy overcame Les Bleus.

Born in France to Argentine parents, Trezeguet has allegiance to both countries but the former Juventus striker will be rooting for Argentina to get one over his country of birth in a game that will see Paris Saint Germain teammates Messi and Kylian Mbappe go head-to-head.

Looking at the position Messi finds himself in, Trezeguet told TyC Sports "I repeat it continuously, for me emotionally, knowing that it will be his last World Cup, Leo deserves to be champion.

"He makes people dream, this does not take away from France's ambition to want to keep the title.

"France came to be world champion, there is no doubt. Here the difference is age, Leo is at the end of his career, Mbappe has just started and will set all kinds of records.

"Together at PSG they are the perfect combination, but Argentina plays for Messi, everything goes through him.

"It's difficult personally, emotionally. Something I didn't want, but hey, this has to be a party and it's a great final. 

"It is what we all expected, due to characteristics, history, they are the two best teams in the World Cup."