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Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France on penalty kicks for World Cup title

DOHA, Qatar — Lionel Messi finally got the one prize that had eluded him, a World Cup title, but he and his Argentine teammates had to work for it, beating France 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout Sunday after a game that ended in a 3-3 draw.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 18, 2022

Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup after stunning final

Argentina have won the World Cup for a third time, beating France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the 2022 final in Qatar

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022

Emiliano Martínez the man as likely as Messi to be Argentina’s X-factor

Aston Villa’s goalkeeper has gone from being a fan in the stands in 2018 to being an indispensable part of Argentina’s run to the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022

‘We’re calm’: Argentina bruised but not broken before crunch Mexico test

Having lost to Saudi Arabia, Argentina know a win on Saturday is imperative if they are to retain realistic hopes of World Cup progress

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

Shock, disbelief, sadness – Argentina fans sombre after Saudi Arabia shock

Back in Argentina there was none of the vitriol normally reserved for the players after a surprising defeat on the greatest stage of all

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022

SI:AM | Saudi Arabia Stuns Argentina

We had the first major upset of the 2022 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 22, 2022

Saudi Arabia stun Argentina as Salem al-Dawsari winner crowns comeback

Saudi Arabia came from behind to cause one of the biggest ever World Cup shocks, beating Argentina 2-1 after Lionel Messi’s penalty had put the South American side ahead

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022

Argentina World Cup Preview: Can Messi Win Elusive Trophy?

Lionel Messi says this is his final World Cup, and Argentina is among the favorites to win it all.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 11, 2022

‘Crazy Inter’ are back but Simone Inzaghi has them on an upward swing

Internazionale’s rollercoaster 4-3 win against Fiorentina sums up a side on a good recent run despite their defensive woes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022

Barça Risked It All, Only to End Up on Brink of Early UCL Elimination

So much for the instant revolution. Barcelona is quite obviously playing far better football this season than it was last, but after taking such a financial gamble in the summer—after mortgaging the future of the club—it expects far better than a second successive Champions League exit in the group ...

Sports Illustrated · Oct 12, 2022