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It was the privilege of my life to watch the Messi magic

IN the queue for the media entrance at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, a senior colleague and veteran of four previous World Cup finals had a word of advice: “They’re usually bad games.”

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The Independent UK

First Thing: Landmark deal struck to halt global decline in nature by 2030

Agreement on biodiversity targets forced through despite objections from some African countries. Plus, the World Cup final produces one of the greatest matches in history

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World Cup 2022: who won the prize for 'soft power'?

After four weeks, 64 games and more than a decade of controversy, Argentina has won the Fifa men’s World Cup in Qatar. And as Lionel Messi and his teammates celebrate victory over France, another competition has also reached its conclusion – the battle for “soft power”.

The Conversation

Messi, Mbappe give Qatar the perfect World Cup ending

When it comes to soccer, money can buy the world

The Independent UK

The World Cup is over. What soccer should I watch now?

If you, like many Americans, caught the soccer bug watching the World Cup but aren't sure where to turn next, we're here to help.

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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”.

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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

Kylian Mbappé nets World Cup final hat trick to prove his class, but there has to be a winner and a loser

Kylian Mbappé ultimately lost out in the FIFA World Cup final battle between himself and Lionel Messi, but his star is still very much on the rise as he proves himself a match for the all-time greats, even in defeat, writes Simon Smale.

ABC News

Cry for me, Argentina: The joy and sorrow of watching Lionel Messi win the Qatar World Cup

It was the greatest World Cup final ever played, but it occurred against a backdrop of silence and suffering. Can football ever be saved from itself, asks Samantha Lewis.

ABC News

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

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

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

Messi emulates Maradona in fairytale ending to a story like no other

Argentina’s maestro followed his hero in leading his country to the World Cup and completed his collection of titles

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Didier Deschamps claims illness affected France in World Cup final

Didier Deschamps suggested France had felt the ‘physical or psychological impact’ of an illness-affected run-up to their World Cup final defeat against Argentina

The Guardian - UK

Kylian Mbappé leads French frenzy after Didier Deschamps rolls the dice

Striker exploded into life to drag his side back into the contest – but the madcap game was proof that France’s plan had failed

The Guardian - UK

Qatar World Cup ends with greatest final and a coronation for Lionel Messi

Messi’s sublime brilliance elevated divisive World Cup into one of the great sports stories as France lost on penalties

The Guardian - UK

‘Like paradise’: Argentina erupts in celebration of World Cup win

Streets of central Buenos Aires are a cacophony of yelling and horns after shootout victory against France

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The Independent UK

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick in the World Cup final and was the tournament’s leading scorer in Qatar

Radio France Internationale

World Cup in Qatar closes with hosts, Messi and Argentina triumphant

An extravaganza of a month that took 12 years to concoct has ended with Argentina crowned as world champions for the third time following a mind-blowing final against France.

The Guardian - UK

‘You can’t begrudge Messi’: Parisians react as France lose World Cup final

Patrons of French capital’s bars go through gamut of emotions as Argentina eventually win out on penalties

Sports Illustrated

Emi Martínez Consoles Kylian Mbappé After World Cup Final

The Argentine goalkeeper was a class act after the win.

Radio France Internationale

Argentina beat France in penalty shootout to claim 2022 World Cup

It was fitting that Gonzalo Montiel hit the winning penalty. His handball had allowed Kylian Mbappé the chance to level the World Cup final at 3-3 just three minutes from the end of extra-time.

Sports Illustrated

Soccer World Debates Whether Lionel Messi Is Greatest of All Time

The Argentine star finally captured an elusive World Cup victory to add yet another accolade to his historic résumé.

The Independent UK

Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties

Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer as Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim a third World Cup title despite Kylian Mbappé scoring the first hat trick in a final in 56 years

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