By Stephen Davies The referee accused of favouring Lionel Messi earlier this tournament will be in charge of Sunday’s World Cup Final. Italy’s Nicola Rizzoli was slammed by Belgium manager Marc Wilmots after the 1-0 quarter-final defeat by Argentina last weekend. Wilmots said: ‘I don’t want to be a cry baby, but I noticed the referee never gives fouls against Argentina. Every time something happens with Messi the referee gives him a free-kick. In charge: Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli will referee Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Germany Final: Lionel Messi and Argentina will face Germany at the Maracana on Sunday for the World Cup
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Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli accused of favouring Lionel Messi by Belgium manager Marc Wilmots after Argentina's 1-0 win in quarter-final
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Wilmots: 'Every time something happens with Messi the referee gives him a free-kick'
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Rizzoli to referee 2014 World Cup final between Argentina and Germany
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