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Monday briefing: How Argentina secured the World Cup in perhaps the greatest final ever

In today’s newsletter: Lionel Messi secured his legacy as one of the greatest football player’s ever at a tournament which has been a triumph of sportwashing for Qatar

The Guardian - UK

FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026

Doha (AFP) - Forty-eight teams, three host countries, and potentially more than 100 games.

AFP

AP PHOTOS: World Cup highlights from Day 24

Highlights from the 24th day of the World Cup in Qatar on Sunday.

The Independent UK

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Mixed reaction as Lionel Messi draped in Arab cloak before lifting World Cup

Lionel Messi was draped in a black bisht – a traditional men’s cloak in the Arab world – by the emir of Qatar as Argentina’s captain prepared to lift the trophy

The Guardian - UK

A record-breaking hat-trick and Messi's GOAT status confirmed: Five talking points from Argentina's World Cup win over France

Lionel Messi's World Cup fairytale is complete, after he led Argentina to their first trophy in 36 years in one of the greatest football games of all time. Here are five talking points.

ABC News

Lionel Messi robe: Argentina World Cup winner's shirt covered by cloak and pundits left unhappy

The Argentina star was presented with a traditional Arab bisht before lifting the World Cup trophy with his teammates

Wales Online

World Cup final 2022: The story of the game as Argentina beat France in classic

Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup after an extraordinary final against France

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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

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

Paul Pogba pictured with Gianni Infantino at World Cup final after late U-turn

France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba was not initially expected to support his compatriots in Qatar, with his club side keen for him to stay away from the World Cup final

Daily Mirror

Philipp Lahm lets rip at FIFA president Gianni Infantino and calls for radical changes

Gianni Infantino has been accused of "taking advantage" of the game through his wayward leadership of FIFA and Philipp Lahm is calling for a change in governance

Daily Mirror

World Cup of firsts ends with clash of titans

Doha (AFP) - There is no new name on the trophy and many of football's global superstars are taking their final bow but the most controversial World Cup in history will be remembered as a tournament of firsts.

AFP

World Cup 2022 diary: a final trip to the truly terrible Al Bayt Stadium

France take on Morocco at the boring house of pain, plus stray cats, more Infantino and a heavy bout of Doha flu

The Guardian - UK

LGBT trailblazers HotScots FC lacking faith in FIFA after 'ludicrous' World Cup

DRAWING Qatar in the World Cup sweep at work would have been a blow to anyone with hopes of pocketing a few quid.

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: Qatar’s big show comes to an end

Despite the grimness surrounding Fifa’s often tawdry but carefully buffed spectacle, the tournament has shone on one front

Daily Mirror

Morocco star Achraf Hakimi confronted FIFA president Gianni Infantino after Croatia loss

FIFA president Gianni Infantino was allegedly confronted by a desperate Achraf Hakimi after Morocco lost their World Cup third-place play-off to Croatia on Saturday

Los Angeles Times

Kevin Baxter: Morocco won something much more valuable than third place at World Cup — respect

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Croatia's World Cup team got bronze medals Saturday, the players lining up patiently to cross a platform where they received their awards from FIFA President Gianni Infantino after their 2-1 victory over Morocco in the tournament's consolation game.

The Guardian - UK

Forget Fifa’s power play – Qatar’s World Cup has displayed international football at its finest

Argentina v France will be a fitting end to a tournament where the game proved bigger than problems that dogged it off pitch

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Manchester Evening News

FIFA transfer rule change set to save Manchester United and Man City millions

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced new agent rules, with Man United and Man City set to benefit significantly.

Daily Mirror

Jamie Carragher urges Liverpool and rival clubs to boycott "ridiculous" FIFA plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced plans for a 32-team Club World Cup in 2025, but the development has not gone down well with a number of top European clubs

The Independent UK

Shocks and sparkling skills fail to mask flaws at controversial Qatar World Cup

The finals will be remembered as a success on the pitch but it was stalked by off-field drama throughout.

Daily Mirror

Qatar's World Cup ends with "collapse" warning, PSG questions and another FIFA embarrassment

The most controversial World Cup concludes tomorrow and despite bluster from Gianni Infantino, his corporate footballing Disneyworld has not been entirely convincing

Asharq Al-Awsat

Whatever the Ending, Qatar World Cup Duly Delivered

A World Cup that has defied all expectations reaches its climax on Sunday when Lionel Messi could join Diego Maradona in Argentine immortality by taking the south Americans to the title or France could become the first nation to retain it since 1962. Both scenarios would be an appropriate final…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sports Minister Hosts World Football Leaders at Saudi House in Qatar

Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal hosted on Friday Qatari officials and several officials from international football federations at the Saudi House zone in Doha on the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Guests included President of the Asian Football…

Liverpool Echo

'Treated like cattle' - Jamie Carragher slams FIFA decision that could impact Liverpool

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced plans to expand his governing body's flagship club tournament and former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher isn't happy

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