The former head coach of the Ukrainian national team Andriy Shevchenko shared his expectations for the finals

of the 2022 World Cup

in football, in which the national teams of Argentina and France will meet.

"Messi is a symbol of Argentina. A legend, one of the best players of all time. He can be put in the same row as Maradona and Pele. Such a player deserves to win the World Cup.

The big story will be not only what he has done in his career, but also how he is playing now.

He is an absolute leader who plays great matches, scores beautiful goals and assists.

He is a true leader and captain.

But on the other hand, there is a very strong, balanced French team.

Mbappe is a very strong player.

Messi, his time is coming to an end, but Mbappe is the new star.

Kylian has already won the World Cup.

It will be a very exciting and interesting game,

" Shevchenko said

in a Sky Sports commentary.

Shevchenko also compared Messi to the legendary football players of the last century - Pele and Maradona.

"I think Messi is the best. If we talk about Pele and Maradona, that time was different. But Messi has everything,

" Shevchenko answered.

The final match of the 2022 World Cup will take place on Sunday, December 18, at the Lusail-Iconic Stadium in Lusail.

The game starts at 17:00 Kyiv time.

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