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Macron wanted to be the French team's comforter-in-chief after World Cup heartbreak—it did not go well

The President of France's attempt at consoling superstar Kylian Mbappe was ridiculed by political foes and armchair critics back home.

Fortune · Dec 19, 2022

France set to be greeted by fans in Paris upon return from World Cup final loss

Supporters will greet Les Bleus in central Paris on Monday evening after the heartbreaking loss to Argentina in the greatest ever World Cup final

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Watch: Best Goals From the 2022 World Cup

From Argentina’s World Cup heroics to Brazil’s jogo bonito, here are the top 10 goals from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2022

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 · Dec 19, 2022

Messi, Mbappe give Qatar the perfect World Cup ending

When it comes to soccer, money can buy the world

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

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.

WEKU · Dec 19, 2022

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 · Dec 19, 2022

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 · Dec 19, 2022

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 · Dec 19, 2022

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 · Dec 19, 2022