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The World Cup final is set, and it is a heavyweight clash for the ages — defending champions Argentina against Spain, Sunday's showpiece bringing together two of the sport's great powers. Messi's side pulled off a stunning late comeback to eliminate England in Atlanta, while Spain dispatched France in Dallas to book their spot in what promises to be an all-time final.
And speaking of Argentina, the question looming over that nation's footballing future is a massive one — what does La Albiceleste look like at the two thousand thirty World Cup without Lionel Messi? Projections are already circulating about a post-Messi roster, and while the talent pipeline is real, replacing a generational icon is a challenge no depth chart can fully answer on paper.
Meanwhile, shifting gears to a story of heart and closure — Ben Askren came out of retirement Saturday for one final competitive wrestling bout, just a year after nearly losing his life to pneumonia. He dropped a points decision to former UFC fighter Belal Muhammad, but walked away on his own terms, emotional and standing, which after everything he's been through, means everything.
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