Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I’m glad the World Cup final was early yesterday so I’ve had plenty of time to recover.
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He earned it
In a World Cup final for the ages, it was fitting that Argentina and Lionel Messi came out on top, strengthening his case as the best player in the history of men’s soccer.