Jason Cummings has hilariously given Lionel Messi a pep talk prior to today's World Cup final.

Argentina take on France in this afternoon's showpiece event, with the eyes of the world on the finale of Qatar 2022.

Many already consider Messi to be the best player to ever play football.

However, a World Cup win today really would cement his place as a top contender for that title.

Former Hibs and Rangers star Cummings rubbed shoulders with the Barcelona legend earlier in the tournament as Australia were knocked out of the competition in the last-16 knockout round.

And while positing a photo of them hugging on to social media, Cumdog had some final words of inspiration for Messi before today's game.

He jokingly wrote on Instagram: "Do the basics right Leo. Don’t play the occasion, play the game.

"All the best, Cumdog. @leomessi."

The 27-year-old accompanied the words with a goat emoji, signalling who he thinks is the best ever player to grace the game.

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Argentina are aiming to win the World Cup for the first time in 36-years. 

France, on the other hand, are looking to achieve a rare feat by winning the trophy back-to-back.

They are the current champions having triumphed in Russia four-years-ago.

Meanwhile, Rangers target Nicolas Raskin has effectively confirmed he will leaving Standard Liege next month after relations between the club and the player broke down.

The Ibrox club have been consistently linked with a move for the 21-year-old, who has been tipped for an international call-up and is viewed as part of the next generation of Belgian talent.

But he was banned last week from training with former Celtic boss Ronny Deila's first team because he has refused to sign a new contract with Standard and is out of contract at the end of the season.

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