Argentina coach Scaloni: The other Lionel As the world focused on Messi, Argentina's young coach Scaloni took a back seat, happy to have ensured that the players stayed true to a perfect script The Times of India · Dec 20, 2022
Argentina’s World Cup winners return home ahead of welcome party Argentina’s World Cup winners led by captain Lionel Messi returned home from Qatar in the early hours of Tuesday morning ahead of a welcome party in the nation's capital. France 24 · Dec 20, 2022
Greatest ever Lionel Messi finally gets closure with World Cup trophy he most craved As Gonzalo Montiel begins his run-up, Lionel Messi glances to the heavens and seems to ask something of the deities above. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022
Shape-shifting, energy and youth: how Scaloni transformed Argentina Faced with a crisis after losing the opening game against Saudi Arabia, Argentina’s manager made bold changes which paid off The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022
Is Lionel Messi retiring after World Cup win with Argentina? The football superstar finally added a World Cup to his trophy record with Argentina after a thrilling final against France Wales Online · Dec 19, 2022
Emiliano Martinez's penalty shootout mind games, hidden taunt and "despicable" blast WORLD CUP 2022: Aston Villa shot-stopper Emiliano Martinez took centre stage again for Argentina as they edged out France on penalties to win an epic final at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday Daily Mirror · 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
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni burst into tears immediately after penalty that won World Cup Argentina won their third World Cup by beating France at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday - with manager Lionel Scaloni winning his third trophy since taking charge in 2018 Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022
Lionel Scaloni: The caretaker who became a World Cup winner and facilitator of Messi’s dreams The Argentina manager found the right balance in his team to achieve what many before had failed to do, and his own journey was just as extraordinary The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni ‘saving a spot’ for Lionel Messi at next World Cup squad The Albiceleste boss will keep a place for his legendary captain moving forward The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Argentina’s final act of combativeness after World Cup defined by it The World Cup win was delivered by one divine player and a squad built on defiance The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Lionel Messi rules out playing at 2026 World Cup after captaining Argentina to 2022 glory Lionel Messi has ruled out the prospect of playing at the 2026 World Cup after captaining Argentina to glory in Qatar. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022
Emi Martinez taunts Kylian Mbappe in Argentina dressing room after consoling him on pitch Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez consoled Kylian Mbappe after France's crushing World Cup final defeat - but the Aston Villa ace was caught mocking the PSG superstar during his post-match celebrations Irish Mirror · Dec 19, 2022
‘I want to continue’: Lionel Messi not ready to call time on Argentina career yet Boss Lionel Scaloni has vowed to save a place for his superstar skipper The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
The Times of India · Dec 19, 2022 Lionel Messi wins the ultimate prize: What the Argentina and France players said NEW DELHI: The party in Argentina is going to go on until Lionel Messi lands back home with his team, holding the FIFA World Cup trophy aloft.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2022 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.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022 Lionel Messi wants to keep playing for Argentina after World Cup win Lionel Messi said he wanted ‘to enjoy a couple more matches being world champion’ rather than retiring from international football immediately
Liverpool Echo · Dec 18, 2022 Argentina World Cup winning manager once made team-mates furious for mistake against Liverpool Lionel Scaloni has led Argentina to World Cup victory in Qatar, but he was on the losing side when he faced Liverpool in a 2006 final.
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2022 Argentina hold out hope of Lionel Messi playing at 2026 World Cup - aged 39: ‘We need to save him a spot’ Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni refused to rule out the prospect of Lionel Messi leading their defence of the World Cup in the 2026 after he inspired them to a third title in Qatar.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022 Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni ‘saving a spot’ for Lionel Messi in next World Cup squad The South Americans are celebrating their third world crown after the most dramatic of finals
Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022 Argentina boss hints at World Cup U-turn as Lionel Messi addresses retirement plans Argentina hero Messi, 35, scored twice and lifted the trophy which had eluded him in his remarkable career after one of the best games of all time
Liverpool Echo · Dec 18, 2022 Lionel Messi has one last big career challenge and Liverpool are one of the few teams that can stop him Lionel Messi finally secured World Cup as Argentina defeated France in Sunday's final
ABC News · Dec 18, 2022 Lionel Messi has finally won the FIFA World Cup, and can claim to be the greatest male footballer of all time Football almost never delivers perfect narratives, so when it happens it's all the more impactful, writes Dan Colasimone.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022 Lionel Scaloni proud of Argentina for suffering in ‘perfect game’ The Albiceleste survived a scarcely-believable final with France to win a third World Cup
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2022 Lionel Messi joins immortals Diego Maradona and Pele as Argentina beat France in World Cup Final for the ages History made, destiny fulfilled, immortality secured - and what a game in which to do it.