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‘Pure joy’: Argentina erupts in celebration after World Cup win

An explosion of hope and joy engulfs the nation after their team, led by Messi, won the World Cup on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

World Cup Final view from Argentina: We all felt Diego Maradona’s presence as Lionel Messi joined pantheon

This was our first World Cup since Diego Maradona died, but it felt like he was here. It’s hard to explain, but it was like he was taking care of us.

Evening Standard

Manchester United have got the best of Argentina in Lisandro Martinez

Lisandro Martinez is Man United's fifth World Cup winner and his conduct on and off the pitch at the tournament has been exemplary.

Manchester Evening News

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Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique and controversial tournament in Qatar

DOHA, Qatar — A World Cup that opened with a beer ban ended with a champagne toast. A tournament that started with a call for cultural sensitivity finished with a cultural icon being celebrated.

Los Angeles Times

Tiger Woods' assessment of 'stupid' Lionel Messi rings true after World Cup triumph

Woods was competing at the PNC Championship with son Charlie while Messi cemented himself as perhaps the greatest footballer ever in the World Cup final against France

Daily Mirror

‘Diego is smiling now’ - Pele hails Lionel Messi for emulating idol Diego Maradona with World Cup triumph

Pele led the tributes to Lionel Messi and said Diego Maradona was smiling down on him after the Argentina star joined the World Cup immortals.

Evening Standard

World media hail Messi, Mbappé after 'most exciting final' in World Cup history

In the wake of Argentina’s World Cup victory, world media praised the “heroic” efforts of French star Mbappé and ran out of superlatives for Lionel Messi, crowned as the “god of football”.

France 24

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Pele's message to Lionel Messi and Argentina after World Cup win - "Diego is smiling now"

Lionel Messi helped end his country's wait for a World Cup and Brazilian icon Pele has paid tribute to Argentina's success as he referenced the late great Diego Maradona

Daily Mirror

‘We needed this’: Fans across Argentina celebrate after epic World Cup victory

Argentines let loose on Sunday and streets across the country became places of celebration after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties.

France 24

'The Greatest': Messi and Argentina the toast of world media

Doha (AFP) - Legendary, greatest, immortal: News media across the planet ran out of superlatives after Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory in one of the most dramatic World Cup finals ever.

AFP

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

Lionel Messi: The Greatest?

Doha (AFP) - For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi's right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over.

AFP

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

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.

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AFP

Brilliant Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday, scoring twice against France in one of the all-time great finals with the South Americans holding their nerve to triumph in a penalty shootout.

France 24

Messi wins World Cup, strengthening his case as football's GOAT

After finally winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi made his strongest case yet to be considered soccer’s greatest player of all time.

Daily Mirror

Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win all over the globe as Diego Maradona remembered

Argentina fans have been pictured celebrating all over the world after their side edged out defending champions France in the World Cup final after a tense penalty shootout

Liverpool Echo

Lionel Messi has one last big career challenge and Liverpool are one of the few teams that can stop him

Lionel Messi finally secured World Cup as Argentina defeated France in Sunday's final

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The Independent UK

Argentina pay tribute to Diego Maradona during World Cup trophy celebrations

German Pezzella carried a shirt in honour of the late Argentina legend, who guided the nation to the trophy in 1986 – their most recent triumph until Sunday

AFP

Brilliant Messi finally wins World Cup for Argentina

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi won the World Cup for Argentina on Sunday as he scored twice against France in one of the all-time great finals before the South Americans held their nerve to win in a penalty shootout in Qatar.

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi joins immortals Diego Maradona and Pele as Argentina beat France in World Cup Final for the ages

History made, destiny fulfilled, immortality secured - and what a game in which to do it.

Daily Mirror

Greatest ever World Cup final makes you feel sorry for people who don't like football

ARGENTINA 3-3 FRANCE (ARGENTINA WIN 4-2 ON PENALTIES): Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the trophy he has craved above all others in a thrilling World Cup final

The Independent UK

‘He’s a gift from the gods’: Gary Lineker says Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona with World Cup win

Messi filled the only major hole on his glittering career CV by leading Argentina to World Cup glory against France in Qatar

AFP

Messi echoes Maradona as Argentina win World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi saved his best for last on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on his World Cup career by finally landing the one major title that has eluded him.

The Independent UK

Argentina’s World Cup win completes the career set for Lionel Messi

The Argentina captain has surely finally put an end to the debate of who is the greatest male football player of all time.

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