Brazil Legend Rivaldo Backs Lionel Messi for World Cup Glory

• Brazil legend Rivaldo is tipping Lionel Messi to win at the World Cup in Qatar
• The legendary forward believes Messi deserves to win this year's edition
• Rivaldo like most will be waiting to see if Messi finally lifts the elusive title

Lionel Messi deserves to win this year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar and will lead Argentina to beat France in the final on Sunday, according to Brazil's 2002 champion Rivaldo.

Messi starred as La Albiceleste thumped Croatia 3-0 to progress to the World Cup final, netting one and providing one assist.

The Argentine genius has scored five goals across the tournament and has been in sensational form in Qatar as he pushes to inspire Argentina to World Cup glory.

The 35-year-old will lock horns against France in the finals in a bid to finally end Argentina's 36-year wait for World Cup glory.

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And going into the titanic clash at Lusail Stadium on Sunday, Messi has been told he will have the added advantage of having God backing him to win.

That is the message from legendary Brazilian legend Rivaldo, who won the World Cup with Selecao in 2002.

He posted on Instagram: "We no longer have Brazil or Neymar in this cup final, so I'm going with Argentina.

"No words for you Messi. You deserved to be World Champion before, but God knows all things and will crown you this Sunday, you deserve this title for the person you are and for the wonderful football you have always played. Hats off to you. God bless you."

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Argentina journalist Bonino, who is the partner of Valverde, took to Twitter to laud Messi for his performance in the ongoing tournament.

According to SportBible, the presenter shared a photo of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner holding the Man of the Match award, with the caption:

"The GOAT. The photo that is constantly repeated, all matches. And he even gave it up in one.