The Italian official accused last week of favouring Argentina and Lionel Messi has been chosen to referee their World Cup final against Germany. Nicola Rizzoli, a 42-year-old who refereed the 2013 Champions League final at Wembley, will take charge of the match in the Maracana on Sunday but his appointment may be controversial. VIDEO Scroll down to see David Beckham predict an Argentina win In charge: Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli has been chosen to referee the World Cup final on Sunday Rizzoli was the target of criticism from Belgium's Marc Wilmots after the 1-0 quarter-final defeat by Argentina last Saturday.
@highlight
Third time this World Cup that Rizzoli has refereed a match involving Argentina
@highlight
Belgium boss Marc Wilmots accused Rizzoli of favouring Argentina and Lionel Messi
@highlight
The Italian refereed the 2013 Champions League final at Wembley
@placeholder claimed: 'I don't want to be a cry baby, but I noticed the referee never gives fouls against Argentina.