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Lionel Messi's first words after Argentina win World Cup final plus retirement decision

Argentina came out on top in a riveting, jaw-dropping World Cup final, meaning that Lionel Messi has finally reached the pinnacle of football after winning everything else during a glittering career

Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022

Lionel Messi insists he will NOT retire from international football after Argentina win World Cup

Lionel Messi has revealed he does not intend to retire from international football after Argentina’s dramatic World Cup final victory.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2022

Arsenal first-team players' transfer fates reveal three deals for Edu to complete in January

Mikel Arteta and Edu oversaw a busy summer at Arsenal, but which first-team players will the pair look to sell or loan out when the January transfer window opens?

Football London · Dec 18, 2022

Roy Keane leaves Gary Neville and Ian Wright in fits of laughter with comments after World Cup final

The Cork native has been working for ITV throughout the tournament and has been hugely popular with football fans

Irish Mirror · Dec 18, 2022

‘You Let Us Dream’: French See World Cup Glory Slip Away

Dismayed French football fans stared blankly at television screens in bars and lounges around the nation after Argentina snatched a penalty shootout victory in Sunday's World Cup final. In the packed Belushi sports bar in Paris, some stood still, shaking their heads in disbelief at a match that was all…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 18, 2022

Millions of Indian fans of Argentina, Messi rejoice in magnificent victory: PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Argentina on winning the World Cup and said the final will be remembered as one of the most thrilling football matches.

The Times of India · Dec 18, 2022

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate declared over by Declan Rice, Carragher and more

World Cup news: Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a remarkable World Cup triumph on penalties against France ending the Cristiano Ronaldo debate to many stars of football

Football London · Dec 18, 2022

Antonio Conte's big plans for Cristian Romero to push on for Tottenham after World Cup triumph

The Tottenham Hotspur defender made a big impact at the World Cup in Qatar and now faces a time to develop under Antonio Conte

Football London · Dec 18, 2022

Watch FRANCE 24's special programme on Argentina's World Cup triumph

Argentina won a thrilling World Cup final after a penalty shootout against defending champions France on Sunday, handing football legend Lionel Messi the only trophy that still eluded him. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the highlights of the tournament in Qatar and a final match that saw Les Bleus'…

France 24 · Dec 18, 2022

Looking back on the 2022 FIFA World Cup: A tournament of surprises and controversy

After a month of football, the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar has concluded with Argentina beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after drawing 3-3. Record numbers of fans were expected to watch the nail-biting final match at the Lusail Stadium just outside of the Qatari capital Doha.

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2022