The Unstoppable Force vs the Invincible Machine The stage is set for one of the most intriguing World Cup finals in recent history: a clash between Argentina's mercurial genius and Spain's calculated precision.
Lionel Messi, the 39 year old maestro, is poised to add another chapter to his illustrious career as he leads La Albiceleste against a Spanish side that has mastered the art of suppressing opponents' attacks.
Argentina's reliance on individual brilliance, particularly from Messi, has been well documented.