Spain hold the edge, but Messi can still decide World Cup final: Fowler

MUMBAI: (Jul 17) Former England striker Robbie Fowler believes Spain have the edge over Argentina in the World Cup final but warned that Lionel Messi is one player capable of changing the game on his own.

Fowler said Spain’s control of midfield, led by Rodri, gives them a slight advantage, although stopping Messi over 90 minutes remains among the toughest challenges in the sport.

“(Lamine) Yamal will be a different player. He will be a different animal in the final. I have seen enough of that in the semifinal to know that his game will change,” Fowler, a Zee 5 expert, told reporters here.