The 2022 World Cup came to a close on Sunday, with the namesake trophy heading to Argentina after a dramatic final ended a tournament marked by criticism of the human rights record of host nation Qatar.
Pundits were in agreement that the clash between Lionel Messi’s side and France with Kylian Mbappe was the best closing match in memory, as the former cemented his position in the minds of many as the best footballer in the history of the sport.
