Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Sunday, December 18.
Alvarez wins the World Cup
Lionel Messi starred for Argentina as Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez and Manchester City's Julian Alvarez won the World Cup on penalties against France.
It looked like Messi and his teammates were going to have an easy afternoon when they went 2-0 up before the interval. However, a mad 90 seconds with 10 minutes of normal time remaining put the game in the balance as Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant brace to take the game to extra time.
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Messi thought he had won it in the 108th minute but Mbappe scored again from the penalty spot to take the match to a shootout. But France's luck ran out and it was Argentina who take home the trophy.
Read more from a crazy game in Lusail here.
Aguero gifted opportunity to lift the World Cup
Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero was allowed the opportunity to lift the World Cup on the pitch in Lusail after a thrilling penalty shootout victory for Argentina against France.
Aguero made 101 appearances for the Argentina first team scoring 41 goals during that time. However, his international and domestic playing career was cut short a year ago after doctor's discovered a cardiac arrhythmia.
The 34-year-old has been in and around the Argentina camp throughout the tournament in Qatar offering support for his ex-teammates. He would end up having one of the best seats in the house for the thrilling final as Lionel Messi inspired his country to glory.
Read more on a heartwarming moment for Aguero here.
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