Argentina's starting XI has changed throughout the World Cup, with coach Lionel Scaloni changing tactics to take the opponent into consideration.

There was some discussion about his starting XI against France. There was some question as to whether Angel Di Maria would play even if he was fully fit. However, Scaloni has lined up the XI with the experienced winger in mind.
To counter the French's formidable attack, Argentina will field two center backs, Cristian Romero and Nicolas Otamendi. Molina and Marcos Aquino will play as fullbacks.

They are joined by three midfielders: Enzo Fernandes, Rodrigo de Paul and Alexis McAllister. Lionel Messi will be joined in attack by Julián Alvarez, who scored twice in the semi-final, and Ángel Di María. Ángel Di María is not in the starting eleven for the title clash.

Argentina's starting XI against France:

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez.

Defenders: Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi Nahuel, Molina, Marcus Aquino.

Midfielders: Enzo Fernandes, Rodrigo de Paul, Mc Allister.

Forwards: Lionel Messi, Julián Alvarez, Angel Di Maria.

Lionel Messi's Argentina is taking on defending champions France to end a 36-year title drought. The final match of the 28-day World Cup will begin at 9 pm Bangladesh time. Both teams have a chance to win the World Cup for the third time. Before the match, the Albiceleste's past statistics against the French are putting them ahead of the game. Which can give Lionel Scaloni's men extra courage on the field.

France and Argentina have faced each other 12 times in international football. Argentina has won six of them, and the French have won three matches. The remaining matches have been drawn. However, in the last match of the two teams, Didier Deschamps' team had the last laugh. In the last sixteen match of the 2018 Russia World Cup, Mbappe and Griezmann's performances helped France win 4-3 and enter the quarterfinals.

On the other hand, Argentina's statistics in the World Cup are also quite rich. The Albiceleste had defeated the French twice in the previous three matches. Moreover, the first time the two teams met on the football stage was in the World Cup. Argentina won 1-0 in the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay. Then, these two teams faced each other for the second time in the 1978 World Cup. In that match too, Argentina had the last laugh, defeating France 2-1.

Meanwhile, Argentina, who had set foot in Qatar with the dream of winning the World Cup, lost to Asian powerhouse Saudi Arabia in the first match of the group stage. After that, there was concern about advancing to the next round. However, after a great comeback, Messi's team is now just one step away from winning the title after the last 16, quarter and semi-finals.

Ramgati (Lakshmipur) Correspondent:

The locals in Ward No. 6 of Char Badam Union in Ramgati, Lakshmipur, have become hostages to a gang of thieves who have been identified as the culprits.
It is known that the local people are living in extreme fear due to various crimes committed by the Panchayat Samaj of the union, including theft of sidel, theft of money, theft of mobile phones, theft of pots and pans in the dark of night, theft of cooked meat, stabbing of housewives in the dark of night, etc.
Everyone, including the police station, the chairman, members, and watchmen of the local union council, knows about the criminal world of this gang of thieves. This syndicate remains elusive after being caught stealing under the political umbrella.

Locals say that for some time now, an organized gang of thieves and criminals has been formed in the Panchayat Samaj of Ward No. 6 of Char Badam Union, led by Abdul Majed Raju, the general secretary of the union Chhatra League, son of Abul Bashar Basu Mia, and brothers Suman, Shahin, Noman, and Shanto. Upazila Chhatra League President Akbar Hossain Sukhi has been accused of hanging out with them, staging showdowns, and patronizing them. After the gang of thieves was caught, the godfathers took them away under the influence of power. Because of them, it has become difficult for ordinary people to live in society. No one wants to open their mouths out of fear. When someone opens their mouths, incidents like theft, robbery, and assault come upon them. In the last one month, they have stolen about 15/20 houses, attacked housewives with sharp knives, stolen mobile phones, stole money, stole cows and goats, and stolen household goods by cutting the roof. This gang broke into the house of Abdur Rahim, son of the deceased Abul Khair, a few days ago at night and took a mobile phone worth 20,000 rupees and other goods. They broke into the house of Nurul Islam's son Maqsud, an expatriate, and took his passport, visa, cash, and other goods. They took the water pump motor of Abul Kalam's son Mosleh Uddin and other goods. When Chowdhury Mia's son Nur Nabir was taking a cow, he screamed and left the cow. They broke into the drain of Nur Nabir's house and took a mobile phone. After filing a GD, Ramgati Police Station recovered it. They broke into the fence of Anwar's house, son of Miron Pandit, and took an Android mobile phone 15/20 days ago.

Hafez Mahbub Ullah cut the Sid of the house and took two touch mobiles. A similar incident happened a year ago. Abdul Matin cut the Sid of the house of Bepari and took two touch mobiles and gold jewelry. Ismail's son Rashed cut the Sid of the doctor's house and took two Android sets and medical equipment. Yunus Panchat cut the Sid and took the gold chain from his wife's neck when she shouted and left the chain, then apologized when they were proven thieves in a social arbitration meeting. They cut the door of Abu Zaker's house and took the mobile, other goods and a cow. This gang of thieves stole from his house twice in a row. They poured petrol into Md. Russell's house twice and tried to set fire to it, burning one of his kitchens to ashes. When Russell's mother got up to pray while performing ablution, they tried to kill her with a hammer, but when the woman screamed, they ran away. At that time, the hammer pierced her chest. They had previously given Russell various tips and threats.

Locals also said that this gang has been disturbing the society by stealing chickens, mobile phones, cash, nariks, and betel nuts from people's houses at various times. This gang took away two mobile phones of the imam of the mosque while he was leading prayers. A few days ago, they entered the house of Tajal Islam's son Md. Yunus and took away eight thousand taka in cash. If it is proven, their father Basu has admitted that he will deposit the fine money with the secretary of the Karamatia Bazar Committee within one and a half months in the social arbitration meeting. This gang has been stealing for a long time. There are several GDs against them at Ramgati Police Station. Eradicating them is the need of the hour.

Local UP Chairman Sakhawat Hossain Jasim said, "Our locals are upset because of the gang of thieves."
In this regard, Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Alamgir Hossain said that action will be taken after investigation.
Conscious locals strongly demand strict legal action to curb this gang of thieves.

Md. Badiuzzaman (Tuhin), Noakhali Correspondent:

Noakhali Kabirhat Upazila A. League President Haji Mohammad Ibrahim Mia and General Secretary and Mayor of the Municipal Assembly Zahirul Haque Raihan were welcomed by the Honorable Chairman of Sundalorpur Model Union Parishad No. 2 Haji Mohammad Elias Mia. At this time, the chairman and former chairman of the five union parishads of Kabirhat Upazila, the president of the union Awami League, the general secretary of the upazila and union, the leaders of the Jubo League, the Chhatra League and the brave freedom fighters, as well as the people of Kala Munshi Bazar from all walks of life were present.

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A school official named Azad Molla (35) has been accused of raping a disabled teenager in Boalmari Upazila of Faridpur. The teenager bit Azad and tore off most of his penis.

Sabu Molya, UP member of Ward No. 5 of Moyna Union in Boalmari Upazila, confirmed the matter on Sunday (December 18) morning.
According to local sources, on Saturday morning around 9:30 am, Azad Molla, an office worker and security guard at Barnichar Government Primary School, raped a disabled boy from the same village. At that time, the boy got angry and bit Azad Molla's penis, tearing it to pieces.

Locals rescued Azad Molla in his injured condition and admitted him to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital in Faridpur. From there, he was referred to Dhaka on the same day.
In this regard, Sanwar Karim, headmaster of Barnichar Government Primary School, said, "The former president of the school has said that Azad Molla, the school's office worker and security guard, committed the rape. I don't want to say anything more than that."

Local UP member Sabu Molya said, "Azad Mollah was taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital in Faridpur in an injured condition. From there, he was taken to Dhaka. I heard that he underwent surgery."
In this regard, Anichuzzaman, president of Barnichar Government Primary School and headmaster of Madhubarni High School, said, "I am in Dhaka. However, I heard on my mobile phone that Azad Molla has done bad things. We will come and investigate and take action against him."

In this regard, Boalmari Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Muhammad Abdul Wahab said, "Police were sent to the house at night after hearing about the incident. None of them were found at the house. We are trying to contact them. We will inform you after investigating."
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Reception for the newly elected committee of Awami League in Kabirhat: Md. Badiuzzaman (Tuhin) From Noakhali: Noakhali Kabirhat Upazila A. League President Haji Mohammad Ibrahim Mia and General Secretary and Mayor of the Municipal Assembly Zahirul Haque Raihan were welcomed by the worthy Chairman of No. 2 Sundalorpur Model Union Parishad Haji Mohammad Elias Mia. At this time, the Chairman and former Chairman of the five Union Parishads of Kabirhat Upazila, the President of the Union Awami League, the General Secretary of the Upazila and Union, the leaders of the Jubo League, the Chhatra League and the brave freedom fighters, along with the people of Kala Munshi Bazar from all walks of life were present.

Only the voice can be heard. The face cannot be seen properly.

Still, the video has gone viral. Why? 'I don't know what will happen in the final, but I can say this much: you made everyone happy...you made an impact on their lives' or something like that. You should have realized by now - these are the words an Argentine journalist said to Lionel Messi after the World Cup semi-final.
Forgetting his responsibilities, he became a representative of many for a moment. His words spread quickly. Brian Lara asked in the twilight of his career, 'Have I been able to entertain you?' Lionel Messi is not Lara. Carefree, modest, easygoing. 'If he didn't play football, he might have been a farmer...' This is what is said about him in the joy of conversation. He would ask questions, it is not something that can be imagined.

Yet someone gave him the answer, saying 'passed' even though he didn't want to know. Millions of fans were amazed to hear those words, 'Hey, how did you read my mind...!' The lady said, 'You have touched the hearts of millions of Albiceleste. Whether it's fake or imaginary; most of them have your jersey...'‘

He certainly didn't lie. Thanks to the internet, they surface every few days. A teenager standing on the sidewalk in a torn shirt has 'Mechi' written on a brick. Spelling is not the main thing here, but love is. The 'sad king' of football brings a little happiness in poverty.

These are stories from faraway lands. Think about Julián Álvarez. A photo from eleven years ago is now quite viral. He met Lionel Messi somewhere; he somehow even took a picture. Later, in an interview, he spoke about the biggest dream of his life.

What? 'Playing in the World Cup for the country...'. Football idol? 'Lionel Messi...'.

You must have started piecing together the pieces of the picture by now. Or maybe you have a picture of Alvarez with Messi after he converted his inhuman assist into a goal.

One of the best in the World Cup, the defender wanted by many big clubs, simply made a fool of himself. Later, someone wrote, 'Messi didn't dribble past five people. But he beat one person five times...' So many seconds of dribbling, Alvarez's shot, Messi's embrace...

Those pictures can be put together to create a frame if you want. Still, victory is needed for recognition. Why? The picture of Lionel Messi carrying the Golden Ball trophy after the 2014 World Cup is proof of that. The emptiness that is gazing at with unwavering eyes cannot be filled with individual titles, it can be felt.

Time flies. 2015 comes, '16 too. After losing three finals, the youngster says, 'I have nothing left in international football...'. Heart breaks. Hundreds of voices around the world rise up, demanding his return. He comes.

Qatar surprised everyone by hosting the World Cup for the first time. Then, the small but wealthy Middle Eastern state presented one surprise after another in the grand ceremony.

All the best stadiums, roads, and hotels in the world were built waiting for the lights to be turned on on the main stage. After those lights were turned on, the football world witnessed a series of magical moments, twists, and upsets.
Despite the strict rules, Qatar football has given tourists a taste of novelty. Since then, the arrival and departure of world football superstars has been on stage one after another. And tonight, the curtain on the 2022 World Cup is set to fall with the historic final between France and Argentina at the Lusail Stadium.

Today, Messi and Mbappe will light up the stage for the last time. After that, the stage lights will go out. With that light, one team will return as heroes. Another team will return with a sad and broken heart. When one team leaves the field as a winner in Qatar tonight; then Qatar will celebrate even if they don't win anything.

The Qataris have achieved great success by hosting the World Cup. On top of that, today (December 18) is the country's National Day. On the day when the fruits of a century of preparation and sacrifice are in their hands, the whole of Qatar will be in a festive mood. The World Cup final on the National Day - the day is absolutely golden for the Qataris! Today is also a special day for those who went to enjoy the World Cup in Qatar. Many people had doubts from the beginning about how the global football event would be held in a conservative country like Qatar for almost a month. But Qatar has dispelled all doubts. There is infrastructure development or a sporting environment - everyone is surprised to see the arrangements they have made for traveling from one venue to another and for the fans to enjoy themselves.

A discussion was held on International Migrants Day in Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur.
Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Ferdous Ara presided over the discussion meeting initiated by the upazila administration on Sunday (December 18) morning.
Present at the time were Upazila Vice Chairman Omar Faruk Sagar, Women's Affairs Officer Md. Morshed Alam, Social Service Officer Masud Alam, Cooperative Officer Md. Hanif, Information Officer Sahana Islam and various levels of upazila officials.

Abu Taher, Ramganj Correspondent:

The well-known social organization Swapnachura Foundation is distributing winter clothes, blankets and hoodies to cold-stricken people in Ramganj, Lakshmipur.

The blankets were distributed among about 400 cold-stricken people at the Chatala Augankhil Government Primary School grounds in Ramganj Municipality on Saturday (December 17) at 4 pm.

Ramganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge (Investigation) Kartik Chandra Biswas spoke as the chief guest under the chairmanship of the organization's president, Mahabub Rabbani, and moderated by General Secretary Farhad Hossain.

Shyamsul Islam Sumon, advisor of Swapnachura Foundation and Chairman of Chandipur UP No. 5, advisor and councilor of Ward No. 7 of the municipality Mehedi Hasan Sumon, advisor and general secretary of Ramganj Press Club Md. Kausar Hossain, advisor and member of Upazila Jubo League Kamrul Hasan Masum, advisor and publicity and publication secretary of Ramganj Press Club Md. Touhidul Islam Kabir, among others, spoke as special guests.

Present at the time were Senior Vice President Arman Russell, Fayez Ahmed, Organizing Secretary Miraj Hossain, Joint General Secretary Abdur Rahman Sourav, Ripon Hossain, Sohel Ahmed, Co-Organizing Secretary Shahadat Hossain, Yasin Arafat Jibon, Md. Shaon Hasnat, Treasurer Kazi Rabbani, Co-Treasurer Millad Hossain, Publicity Secretary Kazi Ashraf, Co-Publicity Secretary Farhan Ahmed Fahad, Social Service Secretary Sheikh Maqsud Alam, Education Affairs Secretary Salman Mahmud, Office Secretary Enayet Hossain, Co-Office Secretary Farhad Hossain, Sports Secretary Zahir Kazi, Co-Sports Secretary Sajjad Hossain.
Executive members are Taslim Mollah, Kamal Hossain, Raju Hossain, Golam Mostafa, Emon Hossain, Kamal Hossain, Omayer Bin Sattar, Abdul Aziz.

It is worth noting that the organization officially started its journey in January 2020. So far, the organization has been conducting various activities including free blood donation to various patients, free blood grouping at various places, free medicine to cancer patients, and distribution of educational equipment to poor, helpless and talented students.
The organization has also distributed free masks during the Corona period, relief materials for the poor and helpless, and iftar and Eid items at various times.
Apart from this, Swapnachura Foundation is always involved in other developmental works of the society and such works that will benefit the society.

Abdur Rahman Ishan, Netrokona correspondent:

The annual general meeting and elections of the Netrakona district branch of the National Children's Federation (NCTF), which works to implement child rights across the country, were held on Saturday (December 17) afternoon.
District Children's Affairs Officer Mir Bablur Rahman inaugurated the formal activities of this general meeting and election at the Netrokona Municipality Auditorium.

Chaired by Homayra Amin Saima and moderated by Sarbjit Das, he said that through the NCTF elections, children will be interested in organizing. At the same time, he expressed hope that worthy leadership of the future will be created. NCTF Netrokona District Committee Vice President Abdur Rahman Ishan, Joint General Secretary Adia Islam and Yes Bangladesh District Volunteer Alamgir Hossain spoke at the time.
After the discussion meeting, the election was held from 12 noon to 3 pm to form the National Children's Task Force (NCTF) Netrokona District Executive Committee. Amidst great enthusiasm, students from various schools and colleges lined up in a disciplined manner to exercise their right to vote for their preferred representatives, and the children themselves conducted the election. More than fifty NCTF members exercised their right to vote in the election. Gazi
Mithila forms a new committee of 11 members of the NCTF, including President and General Secretary Mahfuz Biswas.

The National Children's Task Force Netrokona District Executive Committee has been formed with children and students aged 12 to 18.