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‘Diego is smiling now’ - Pele hails Lionel Messi for emulating idol Diego Maradona with World Cup triumph

Pele led the tributes to Lionel Messi and said Diego Maradona was smiling down on him after the Argentina star joined the World Cup immortals.

Evening Standard

Qatar’s billions get the picture they paid for

The Argentine superstar was given the traditional robe moments before the crowning moment of a legendary career

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi messaged by Barack Obama, Virgil van Dijk and Barcelona after World Cup win

Virgil van Djik is amongst the number of footballers and celebrities who have congratulated Lionel Messi after he lifted the World Cup in Argentina's win over France

Daily Mirror

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Pele's message to Lionel Messi and Argentina after World Cup win - "Diego is smiling now"

Lionel Messi helped end his country's wait for a World Cup and Brazilian icon Pele has paid tribute to Argentina's success as he referenced the late great Diego Maradona

Daily Mirror

Messi wins World Cup, strengthening his case as football's GOAT

After finally winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi made his strongest case yet to be considered soccer’s greatest player of all time.

France 24

Sublime Kylian Mbappe cements his place as the heir to Lionel Messi’s crown as the best player on the planet

Ultimately this World Cup Final belonged to Lionel Messi, but the future belongs to Kylian Mbappe.

Evening Standard

Greatest ever World Cup final makes you feel sorry for people who don't like football

ARGENTINA 3-3 FRANCE (ARGENTINA WIN 4-2 ON PENALTIES): Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the trophy he has craved above all others in a thrilling World Cup final

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Kylian Mbappe produces the most memorable fightback only to end with the most inglorious despair

France’s posterboy for the present and the future hit a World Cup final hat-trick and earned the Golden Boot but still ended on the losing side

The Independent UK

Argentina’s World Cup win completes the career set for Lionel Messi

The Argentina captain has surely finally put an end to the debate of who is the greatest male football player of all time.

The Independent UK

Golden Boot winner at World Cup 2022: Top scorer and final standings confirmed

It was neck and neck ahead of the thrilling World Cup final between Argentina and France

Wales Online

Kylian Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot award after hat-trick in final defeat

The 23-year-old scored three times for France in the final to end the tournament with eight goals, though Les Bleus lost to Argentina in a penalty shootout

The Independent UK

Angel Di Maria in tears after scoring for Argentina in World Cup final against France

The winger doubled Argentina’s lead over Les Bleus after Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a penalty

The Independent UK

Messi goal: Watch Argentina captain score penalty against France in World Cup final

In his bid to claim an elusive World Cup trophy, Messi opened the scoring against Les Bleus at Lusail Stadium

The Independent UK

Who has won the World Cup? Full list of winners, from Uruguay to France

The World Cup in Qatar with Argentina and France bidding to join a long line of winners

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Lionel Messi has mastered a football like no one else. But is that enough to be among the gods?

Messi’s genius was proved long ago and yet the Argentina icon’s place in history with Pele and Diego Maradona will be defined by a World Cup final only partly in his control

The Independent UK

Messi vs Mbappe sees immoral World Cup set for an immortal conclusion

The 2022 World Cup final stands out because it is a rare deciding match between two of the great stars of the age

Daily Mirror

7 most inexplicable footballers' tattoos after Brazil star immortalises World Cup campaign

Brazil star Richarlison has decided to immortalise this year's World Cup campaign by getting a giant tattoo on his back of Neymar and Ronaldo, as well as a tribute to Pele

The Independent UK

Messi vs Mbappe: Comparing PSG stars ahead of World Cup final

The Argentina great meets his younger club teammate in Sunday’s showpiece

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The Independent UK

Messi and Mbappe going head-to-head in World Cup final – the PSG stars compared

Argentina great Lionel Messi meets his younger club team-mate in Sunday’s showpiece.

Irish Mirror

'Our hearts believe we will win'- Moroccans in Ireland build up to World Cup semi-final

Morocco play reigning world champions France on Wednesday evening

Daily Mirror

Julian Alvarez behind only Pele in World Cup history after Argentina double vs Croatia

Lionel Messi may have been the star of the show but two goals from Julian Alvarez in Argentina's World Cup semi-final win against Croatia has seen the Manchester City striker enter the history books

Liverpool Echo

Inside story of how Liverpool almost landed World Cup winner as manager but ended up with Roy Hodgson

Liverpool ended up with Roy Hodgson back in 2010 but it may have been very different, as Theo Squires explores

Al Jazeera

The Indian waiter with an ‘encyclopaedic’ knowledge of football

In a bustling Doha restaurant, Abbas Koori shares his love of the sport and command of football trivia with customers.

Evening Standard

Pele’s health improving but Brazil legend, 82, remains in hospital after infection, doctors confirm

The hospital treating football icon Pele has delivered a positive update on the Brazilian’s health.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United fans agree with Erik ten Hag on Marcus Rashford and Kylian Mbappe comparison

Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has likened forward Marcus Rashford to PSG star Kylian Mbappe.

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