The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 24 December 2022 A lot can happen in 168 hours. We keep track of it all, so you don’t have to... inkl Originals · Dec 24, 2022
World Cup final referee responds perfectly to claims Lionel Messi goal shouldn't have stood World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak has come under attack in France over his officiating during the final, which saw Les Bleus miss out on back-to-back titles after losing on penalties to Argentina Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022
Liverpool can repeat game-changing transfer trick with Jude Bellingham and Enzo Fernandez Liverpool are on the hunt for elite midfielders who can impact the team in the way Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker did in 2018 Liverpool Echo · Dec 23, 2022
World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits out at France with brilliant Lionel Messi response Pundits and journalists in France claimed Argentina's third goal in last week's World Cup final should have been ruled out after replays showed there were more than 11 La Albiceleste players on the field Football London · Dec 23, 2022
Why Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe World Cup final goals should have been disallowed World Cup news: Mbappe and Messi scored 'illegal' final goals as extra video footage emerges in dramatic ending. Football London · Dec 23, 2022
Petition to replay the World Cup final garners over 200,000 signatures after Argentina beat France Over 200,000 people have now signed a petition to replay the World Cup final. Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2022
Lionel Messi's verdict on having Cristiano Ronaldo as a teammate amid Al Nassr transfer Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia could block a future partnership with Lionel Messi but the World Cup winner did approve of them playing together. Manchester Evening News · Dec 23, 2022
Lionel Messi offered $1m for bisht that covered Argentina top for World Cup trophy lift Lionel Messi was dressed in a bisht during the World Cup celebrations following Argentina's triumph over France, with a member of Oman's parliament hoping to buy it off him Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022
Rafael Nadal "moved to tears" watching Lionel Messi win World Cup after his "suffering" Sporting greats Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi have a huge admiration for one another and the tennis legend has revealed his emotion at Argentina's World Cup success Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022
Steven Gerrard claimed Liverpool flop was 'better' than Lionel Messi after training 'shock' Steven Gerrard was rather excited by the Reds' capture of England team-mate Joe Cole Liverpool Echo · Dec 23, 2022
Petition to replay World Cup final and rob Lionel Messi of success hits 200,000 signatures Many supporters across the footballing world have signed a petition to get the Qatar World Cup final replayed after plenty of people voiced their concerns of the contest Football London · Dec 23, 2022
Emiliano Martinez turns his attentions to Aurelien Tchouameni after Kylian Mbappe taunts Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has decided to take aim at Aurelien Tchouameni after their win over France in the World Cup final following his feud with Kylian Mbappe Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022
Petition to replay Argentina vs France World Cup final approaches 200,000 signatures Argentina beat France on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw last Sunday, but plenty of people - largely in France - are unhappy at what went on and would like the match to be replayed Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022
Erling Haaland exposes Darwin Nunez inconsistency on path to ‘legend’ status The Norwegian displayed a different kind of guarantee to the Uruguayan in a thrilling cup tie at the Etihad The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022 Inside Salt Bae and Gianni Infantino's much-criticised relationship after World Cup antics FIFA have confirmed they will be investigating the chain of events which led to the chef known as Salt Bae being allowed to hold the World Cup trophy following last week's final
Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022 Lionel Messi sends emotional WhatsApp voice note leaving radio studio in floods of tears Lionel Messi left an Argentinian radio host in tears after he sent in a touching WhatsApp voice note after the PSG superstar listened to an emotional documentary about his career that the show had put together
Football London · Dec 23, 2022 Chelsea transfer news: Neymar approach after Lionel Messi decision amid Cristino Ronaldo deadline Chelsea transfer news: The latest Blues headlines and gossip from the market as Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar all feature in business plans.
Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022 Wayne Rooney kept match ball from "special" Man Utd game despite losing Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is the club's all-time record scorer with multiple hat-tricks, but once took the match-ball home after a defeat in which he netted just once
Liverpool Echo · Dec 23, 2022 Liverpool given Roberto Firmino injury update as Jamie Carragher issues verdict on Cristiano Ronaldo debate Your Liverpool morning digest as Jurgen Klopp makes Roberto Firmino injury admission while Jamie Carragher talks Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi debate
The New Daily · Dec 23, 2022 FIFA gets salty after ‘Salt Bae’ steals spotlight with messy World Cup antics The world watched as Argentina's national football team celebrated their World Cup win, but Salt Bae has now taken the spotlight.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2022 FIFA Taking Action After ‘Salt Bae’ Infiltrates World Cup Celebration The celebrity chef drew the ire of soccer fans when he inserted himself into Argentina’s post-match celebration.
Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022 The 10 players who caught our eye at the World Cup From Musiala to Aboubakar to Amrabat, here are the 10 players that impressed us most at this World Cup.
Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2022 FIFA investigating after Salt Bae given ‘undue access’ to pitch after World Cup final FIFA is investigating the circumstances around how a number of unauthorised people, including celebrity chef ‘Salt Bae’, gatecrashed Argentina’s World Cup celebrations.
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022 Fifa investigating Salt Bae’s ‘undue access’ to pitch after World Cup final Famous chef was seen ‘grabbing’ Lionel Messi as Argentina celebrated
Manchester Evening News · Dec 22, 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo left with unwanted record Lionel Messi doesn't have after Man United exit Cristiano Ronaldo exited the World Cup at the quarter-final stage with Portugal after his Manchester United exit was confirmed while long-term rival Lionel Messi won the competition with Argentina.