When Lionel Messi Met Rio Ferdinand | 72 Hours In New York World Cup Final Stock [5DX4gMkjsqq]

Rio takes you behind the scenes of his final few hours in the USA with a trip to New York for the World Cup final before reflecting on his time in Los Angeles with Airbnb.

Along the way Rio meets some legends of the game including Lionel Messi himself - and addresses the accusation suggesting he doesnt appreciate or like the Argentinian because of the long-standing relationship Rio has with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldinho, Tom Brady, Kevin Hart, Kevin Durrant and Novak Djokovic also say hi as you follow Rio backstage at one of the biggest events of the Tournament in the build up to the final between Spain and Argentina.

Former team-mate Gerard Pique also sits down with Rio to discuss the rcidive standard of defending at the World Cup and how the demands on players in those positions has changed.

Plus Rio alex fitzpatrick looks back on his favourite moments of the summer including a unexpected private swimming lesson laid on for Joel and Stes escapades as a Californian Cowboy.

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00:00 Welcome to New York & Empire State Views

00:49 Rio Reacts to Messi's World Cup Magic

02:12 Why Spain Can Stop Argentina

02:43 Heading to the World Cup Final Press Conference

03:00 Rio Meets Football Legends

04:39 Messi, Scaloni & Spain Face the Media

05:18 Inside the World Cup Final Stadium

05:33 Rio Predicts Spain vs Argentina

05:53 Behind the Scenes in the Dressing Room

06:41 Gerard Piqu's Best Defender & Player of the Tournament

07:54 How Defending Has Changed in Modern Football

09:19 Rio Reflects on an Incredible World Cup Journey

10:34 Teaching Joel How to Swim

11:30 Thank You & What's Next

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