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The 2022 FIFA World Cup drew to a close on Sunday with a spectacular Argentinian victory over France’s Les Bleus in the final. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the highs and lows of the competition.

France 24

France trio subjected to vile racist abuse on social media after World Cup final

France lost the World Cup final to Argentina after a penalty shootout in Qatar, with three members of Didier Deschamps' squad receiving sickening racist abuse in the immediate aftermath

Daily Mirror

The winner is … Qatar: curtain comes down on Project Hard Football Power

It was costly, carbon-heavy, bloodstained and corruption-shadowed but this micromanaged power play couldn’t have gone much better for the hosts

The Guardian - UK

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Italy agrees to transfer suspect in EU graft scandal to Belgium

An Italian court on Monday agreed to hand over to Belgian authorities a woman suspected of involvement in a Qatar graft scandal that has rocked the European Parliament.

Reuters

Messi’s Supporting Cast Set the Stage for Argentina to Shine

While the Albiceleste legend won the Golden Ball, a stalwart keeper and a veteran group of gritty midfielders laid the groundwork for success in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated

Address issues at home before criticising Qatar over World Cup

Letters: Steve Tombs highlights the poor response to work-related deaths in the UK, while Christopher Bertram says holding the event in Qatar allowed many fans from Africa to attend, which would not have been possible in a European country

The Guardian - UK

Staff picks: My favourite World Cup 2022 moment

From Morocco’s fairy-tale journey to Japan fans cleaning up after the match, here are a few highlights of the World Cup.

Al Jazeera

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Photos: Argentina beats France on penalty kicks to win the 2022 World Cup

Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory over France in the World Cup finals on Sunday, Dec. 18. See photos from the close match and fans' reactions to the game's outcome.

WEKU

Analysis: Six key takeaways from the Qatar World Cup

From the end of Messi’s wait for glory to the first Arab tournament, and the mixing of politics and sports.

Al Jazeera

World Cup 2022: A closer look at the breakout stars including Jude Bellingham and Cody Gakpo

Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister had a superb World Cup.

The Independent UK

World Cup final viewing figures show emphatic winner in battle between BBC and ITV

Having divided games throughout the tournament in Qatar, BBC and ITV went in direct competition against one another for the blockbuster final between France and Argentina

Daily Mirror

Qatar’s real World Cup legacy has nothing to do with the football

The product on the pitch was enthralling but was also entirely independent of the hosts

The Independent UK

How the 2022 World Cup has highlighted the complexities of corporate activism

Nations and players, and even a number of French cities have criticised Fifa’s decision to award the 2022 men’s football World Cup hosting duties to Qatar. But when a company does the same, it can run the risk of being accused of “greenwashing” or even “wokewashing” – that is, taking…

The Conversation

World Cup Best XI: Messi, Mbappe Lead Our Team of the Tournament

Argentina and Morocco are well-represented among the standout players after an eventful month in Qatar.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Benzema Posts Tweet Indicating International Retirement

France forward Karim Benzema posted a message on social networks Monday indicating that he is retiring from internationals, a day after the national team lost the World Cup final without him. After raising the Ballon d’Or award as the world's top player to crown his remarkable rise, Benzema’s dream of…

The Guardian - UK

The football in Qatar was great but Fifa had a stinker. It must do better for 2026

Argentina deserved to win the World Cup and it was lovely to see Morocco do well but the world’s governing body must learn from the lessons

The Independent UK

I’ve written my story, ours is ending – Karim Benzema hints France career over

The Real Madrid striker missed the World Cup in Qatar because of a thigh injury.

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak tells Gary Neville to stick to football after workers’ rights comments

Speaking at World Cup, pundit said government was ‘demonising’ striking NHS and rail staff

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The Guardian - UK

I hate that Fifa and Qatar exploited Lionel Messi’s genius. But I’ll cherish the football

We’ll forget the bisht incident, and celebrate the amazing World Cup games, says author and broadcaster Mihir Bose

Fortune

Macron wanted to be the French team's comforter-in-chief after World Cup heartbreak—it did not go well

The President of France's attempt at consoling superstar Kylian Mbappe was ridiculed by political foes and armchair critics back home.

Daily Mirror

Elon Musk caught rubbing shoulders with notorious 'corrupt' Russian propagandist

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk was in Qatar watching the World Cup final yesterday when he posed for selfies with alleged Russian propagandist Nailya Asker-Zade during the game

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak hits out at Gary Neville over striking workers row

PM says viewers don’t wants pundit’s views on politics after Neville attacks low pay

Sports Illustrated

Looking Back on the Year of Sportswashing

Between the Winter Olympics in Beijing, the World Cup in Qatar and the emergence of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, 2022 was the year of reputation laundering through sports.

Manchester Evening News

Rishi Sunak hits back at Gary Neville over claims government 'demonising' striking nurses

The former England and Manchester United defender attacks UK ministers for "demonising rail workers, ambulance workers and terrifyingly, nurses".

The Independent UK

Italy court weighs handover in EU Parliament corruption case

An Italian court is deciding whether to hand over to Belgium a suspect in a big corruption scandal at the European Parliament

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