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At a glance
- Lionel Messi spoke ahead of the World Cup final, stating Argentina will 'give it our all.'
- The event featured other sports legends like Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic, and Kevin Durant.
- Messi's appearance was part of a unique pre-final news conference at Fanatics Fest in New Jersey.
Lionel Messi expressed Argentina's commitment to victory ahead of the World Cup final, stating the team will 'give it our all.' The iconic footballer made this declaration during a unique pre-final event at Fanatics Fest in New York, a celebration of sports featuring autograph signings and celebrity appearances. The event brought together an extraordinary lineup of sports legends, including Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic, and Kevin Durant, who all had the chance to interact with Messi. FIFA chose this unconventional venue for its preview news conferences, allowing hundreds of attendees a rare glimpse of the stars. Messi's appearance was anticipated to be his last public statement before the final match against Spain. Spain captain Rodri lauded Messi, calling him 'the greatest of all times' and acknowledging his immense significance to Argentina. The format of the news conference allowed athletes to ask questions of each other, with Brady inquiring about a viral photo of Messi bathing a baby, and Djokovic asking about dealing with pressure. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni acknowledged the magnitude of the final but urged his team to focus, stating, 'It's one more game.' Argentina enters the final as the tournament's only unbeaten team, while Spain had one draw in their path.
We will give it our all.
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