World Cup debate — Did the World Cup prove Messi is the GOAT; was it the best final ever? Andrea Canales: Best World Cup Final ever? Why or why not? The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 19, 2022
Maradona moment for Messi as Argentina beat France; heartbreak for hat-trick hero Mbappe LUSAIL STADIUM: Lionel Messi had waited years, ages, millennia too maybe, to be anointed the greatest. He didn't need the World Cup to prove it. But like every other child in this world -- you, me, Maradona -- he wanted it. The Times of India · Dec 19, 2022
Drake's betting 'curse' continues as he loses $1million on World Cup final prediction Fans were quick to call out rapper Drake for "cursing" a match result as he plumped a cool $1milllion (£820,000) on Argentina to defeat France in the World Cup final - in 90 minutes Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022
Argentina beat France to win World Cup Argentina beat France on penalties in the World Cup final on Sunday, winning 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time. Bangkok Post · Dec 19, 2022
'Lionel Messi's historic World Cup triumph just felt right - it was an honour to watch' Lionel Messi claimed the one accolade that had eluded him throughout his illustrious career by inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory against France in Qatar on Sunday Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022
‘The agony and the ecstasy’: what the UK papers say about the World Cup final The newspaper front pages declare it Lionel Messi’s final, as they unite in celebrating Argentina’s win over France The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2022
‘We have the best players here’: Lionel Messi’s hometown of Rosario celebrates World Cup win The streets of Rosario erupted in celebration as Argentina dramatically beat France to win their third World Cup title The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Lionel Messi's parallels with Diego Maradona and other images that define the World Cup final The poetic parallels between Argentina's greatest players, plus the joy and pain of a penalty shootout. These are the images that define the World Cup final. ABC News · Dec 19, 2022
Lionel Messi and Argentina sing ‘I don’t care what the f*****g journalists say’ in front of World Cup media Argentina’s players were first heard chanting the song at the national press at last summer’s Copa America The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Man Utd teammates Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane share moment after World Cup final Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez took time out from Argentina's wild World Cup celebrations to comfort Raphael Varane after France lost out on penalties at the Lusail Stadium Irish Mirror · Dec 19, 2022
World Cup: Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano 'Emi' Martinez' divides fans with trophy antics 'No! Don't do that, Emi!' Daily Record · Dec 18, 2022
World Cup: Lewd gesture with trophy by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano 'Emi' Martinez's divides opinion 'No! Don't do that, Emi!' Manchester Evening News · Dec 18, 2022
Messi Gets His Iconic World Cup Ending After a GOAT Final After an epic title match, Messi was carried around on shoulders, hoisting the trophy in the air as players and fans sang together in a storybook closing to a month in Qatar. Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2022
The perfect 10 reigns supreme after decider for the ages - Joe Callaghan Don’t remember him in that stupid bloody robe. Not for now at least. Remember him walking up to the trophy the first time. Remember the way,… The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022 World Cup beset by controversy comes to an end with thrilling match-up Lionel Messi’s side takes home trophy from Qatar, a country that had its own goals for tournament
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022 ‘Very sad’ Macron congratulates Argentina for World Cup win French President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated Argentina and Argentines for their win over France in Sunday’s World Cup final
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022 Lionel Messi wants to keep playing for Argentina after World Cup win Lionel Messi said he wanted ‘to enjoy a couple more matches being world champion’ rather than retiring from international football immediately
Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2022 Lionel Messi Embraces Mother After Argentina’s World Cup Victory (Video) The Argentina forward celebrated a superhuman performance in a very human way.
Liverpool Echo · Dec 18, 2022 Lionel Messi World Cup robe explained as Kylian Mbappe Tweet is quickly deleted by Barcelona Here's your World Cup evening headlines as Lionel Messi dons a see-through robe to lift the World Cup and Barca go rogue on Twitter.
Miami Herald · Dec 18, 2022 World Cup is over. Debate should be, too. Lionel Messi is the Greatest of All Time It is so incredibly rare in today’s age of overhyped sporting events that a championship game lives up to its buildup. Sunday’s World Cup final delivered – and then some.
Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022 Neymar sends message to Lionel Messi after beating Kylian Mbappe in World Cup final PSG teammates Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi clashed in the World Cup final, and it was the latter who came out on top, as Argentina edged France on penalties following a dramatic 120 minutes
Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022 Gary Lineker's son wins thousands with incredible seven-fold World Cup final bet George Lineker shared a bumper seven-fold bet with his social media followers after winning big on Sunday's epic World Cup final between France and Argentina in Qatar
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2022 Lionel Messi ‘can’t believe’ Argentina end 36-year wait for World Cup after beating France in final Lionel Messi admits he “can’t believe” Argentina won the World Cup as the 35-year-old revels in the ultimate glory.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022 World Cup final ends just in time for Fox's NFL coverage Sunday’s World Cup final in Qatar between Argentina and France went to extra time and penalty kicks, bumping Fox’s “NFL Sunday” pregame show off the air
Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022 World Cup 2022 final verdict - highs and lows, best goals, heroes, and villains England manager Gareth Southgate may have missed out on glory but the Three Lions are set to be crowned the most sporting team so are definitely heroes