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Watch: Ecstasy and agony on display as fans react to World Cup final

Shouts of joy and despair erupted from Qatar to London as football fans witnessed Argentina's World Cup victory. Lionel Messi led from the front with two goals in a thrilling 3-3 extra-time draw with France in Qatar on Sunday and then scored in the penalty shoot-out as Argentina lifted the…

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022

Kylian Mbappe breaks silence after World Cup final hat-trick and defeat

France star Kylian Mbappe scored the first World Cup final hat-trick since 1966 but still ended up on the losing side.

Liverpool Echo · 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

Manchester United have got the best of Argentina in Lisandro Martinez

Lisandro Martinez is Man United's fifth World Cup winner and his conduct on and off the pitch at the tournament has been exemplary.

Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 2022

How Man City legend Sergio Aguero celebrated Argentina's World Cup win

Manchester City hero Sergio Aguero was made a part of Argentina's World Cup triumph despite retiring last year.

Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 2022

Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique and controversial tournament in Qatar

DOHA, Qatar — A World Cup that opened with a beer ban ended with a champagne toast. A tournament that started with a call for cultural sensitivity finished with a cultural icon being celebrated.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 19, 2022

Ally McCoist couldn't resist cheeky England dig during World Cup final

The 60-year-old former Scotland striker was part of ITV's commentary team for the showpiece in Qatar as Argentina beat France on penalties

Irish Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

Gareth Bale and team-mate named in 'Worst Team of the World Cup' as brutal ratings dished out

The World Cup is finally over after Argentina pipped France in a thrilling finale on Sunday afternoon

Wales Online · Dec 19, 2022

Lionel Messi joins exclusive club of World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d'Or winners

Seven-time Ballon d'Or-winner Lionel Messi finally won the World Cup on Sunday after Argentina defeated champions France on penalties at Lusail Stadium in Qatar

Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

The moments that captured our attention at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The monthlong tournament in Qatar was filled with excitement, surprise and controversy. Argentina's victory in the final — which gave Lionel Messi his first title — cemented it as one of the best.

WEKU · Dec 19, 2022