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THE World Cup is going just the way I wanted it to. The Lionel Messi-led Argentina are still on track to go all the way to the trophy.

Tomorrow, Messi can lift the golden Cup in his fifth attempt and I hope he will save his best for last to deny the French who are determined to spoil his party.

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