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Watch: Ravi Shastri does impromptu commentary for FIFA World Cup final from the stands

Former India cricket captain and Head Coach Ravi Shastri's 'tracer bullet' commentary switched loyalties for a one-off occasion from cricket to football on Sunday. Shastri, who was in Qatar for the final, burst into an impromptu commentary stint for a few minutes from the stands.

The Times of India

Monday briefing: How Argentina secured the World Cup in perhaps the greatest final ever

In today’s newsletter: Lionel Messi secured his legacy as one of the greatest football player’s ever at a tournament which has been a triumph of sportwashing for Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Emir of Qatar on National Day

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Sunday Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad on the occasion of his country’s national day. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a cable to the Emir on the occasion. He wished him sincerest congratulations and good health and the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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The meaning behind the robe given to Lionel Messi at the World Cup

The bisht was placed on Messi by the Emir of Qatar at the handing over of the trophy

The Independent UK

Robe given to Messi as ‘mark of honour’ leaves some World Cup fans fuming

But the 'honour' was lost among some critics and observers who thought it was an attempt by Qatar to upstage Argentina's sensational win

Wales Online

Pussy Riot members detained at World Cup final, activists say

Members of Russia's Pussy Riot band were detained on Sunday after trying to storm the pitch at the World Cup final in Qatar to protest the war in Ukraine, the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the oppression of women in Iran, activists said.

Reuters

Lionel Messi and Argentina sing ‘I don’t care what the f*****g journalists say’ in front of World Cup media

Argentina’s players were first heard chanting the song at the national press at last summer’s Copa America

The Independent UK

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Messi given traditional robe to lift World Cup as ‘mark of honour’ from Qatar

The bisht was placed on Messi by the Emir of Qatar at the handing over of the trophy.

The Independent UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

England win trophy at World Cup despite crashing out at quarter-final stage

England were nowhere near the 2022 World Cup final but Gareth Southgate's side were still commended for their efforts by FIFA as the tournament in Qatar drew to a close

Daily Mirror

World Cup beset by controversy comes to an end with thrilling match-up

Lionel Messi’s side takes home trophy from Qatar, a country that had its own goals for tournament

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker's son wins thousands with incredible seven-fold World Cup final bet

George Lineker shared a bumper seven-fold bet with his social media followers after winning big on Sunday's epic World Cup final between France and Argentina in Qatar

Daily Mirror

World Cup final ends just in time for Fox's NFL coverage

Sunday’s World Cup final in Qatar between Argentina and France went to extra time and penalty kicks, bumping Fox’s “NFL Sunday” pregame show off the air

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: World Cup highlights from Day 24

Highlights from the 24th day of the World Cup in Qatar on Sunday.

The Independent UK

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Al Jazeera

Tears of relief and joy as Messi lifts World Cup for Argentina

Waves of euphoria sweep through Argentina fans after dramatic victory over France makes them champions for a third time.

The Guardian - UK

Mixed reaction as Lionel Messi draped in Arab cloak before lifting World Cup

Lionel Messi was draped in a black bisht – a traditional men’s cloak in the Arab world – by the emir of Qatar as Argentina’s captain prepared to lift the trophy

Wales Online

Vulgar podium gesture from World Cup winner leaves Gary Lineker stunned on live TV

Emiliano 'Emi' Martinez helped Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar and also claimed the Golden Glove award

Liverpool Echo

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.

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Evening Standard

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.

Daily Record

Lionel Messi shuts down Argentina retirement talk with national team pledge after World Cup glory

The 35-year-old finally added international football's prestigious trophy to his CV in an epic Qatar final.

Daily Mirror

Argentina fans erupt with joy after Messi wins 'best ever World Cup final'

Argentina lifted the World Cup in 2022 after a nail-biting final in Qatar, with icon Lionel Messi marking a record 26th appearance at a World Cup game with a stunning victory

The Guardian - UK

Qatar World Cup ends with greatest final and a coronation for Lionel Messi

Messi’s sublime brilliance elevated divisive World Cup into one of the great sports stories as France lost on penalties

Manchester Evening News

Alan Shearer explains how Man City ace Julian Alvarez helped Lionel Messi shine for Argentina during World Cup

Man City striker Julian Alvarez has registered four goals and one assist at the tournament in Qatar.

Daily Record

Aissa Laidouni to Celtic transfer door opened as Ferencvaros chief prepares for post World Cup bidding war

The midfielder is attracting interest following his performances for Tunisia at Qatar 2022.

The Independent UK

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick in the World Cup final and was the tournament’s leading scorer in Qatar

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