AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup Final Build-Up: Spain head into Sunday’s MetLife Stadium showdown with Argentina with Rodri urging a “no-fear” mindset and Luis de la Fuente saying the match should be a “cracking” spectacle, after La Roja’s tournament run that has conceded just one goal and ended France 2-0 in the semis. Injury Watch: De la Fuente says Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately but are “good,” with the final training session set to be crucial. Messi Focus: Spain plans “special attention” on Lionel Messi without man-marking him, while defender Aymeric Laporte wants referees to clamp down on Argentina’s physical approach. Referee Confirmed: FIFA has appointed Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee the final. Local Impact in Spain: Wildfire smoke from Canada has triggered air-quality warnings in New York ahead of kickoff, raising concerns about whether the match can start on time. Politics at the Match: Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI are expected to attend, alongside Donald Trump, while Argentina’s Javier Milei is staying home.
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