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Lionel Messi 'the GOAT': Twitter goes berserk after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win

In what is now regarded as the 'Final for the Ages', Argentina, led by the iconic Lionel Messi, defeated defending champions France on penalties in an epic evening at the Lusail Stadium to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Times of India

Matt Ryan’s Wife, Sarah, Pokes Fun at Colts for Collapse in World Cup Tweet

A spellbinding World Cup final couldn’t quite erase Indianapolis’ Saturday meltdown.

Sports Illustrated

‘We fought until the end’: French World Cup fans sing Les Bleus

“Les Bleus made us dream,” President Emmanuel Macron said after France’s dramatic World Cup final loss to Argentina.

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World Cup debate — Did the World Cup prove Messi is the GOAT; was it the best final ever?

Andrea Canales: Best World Cup Final ever? Why or why not?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Maradona moment for Messi as Argentina beat France; heartbreak for hat-trick hero Mbappe

LUSAIL STADIUM: Lionel Messi had waited years, ages, millennia too maybe, to be anointed the greatest. He didn't need the World Cup to prove it. But like every other child in this world -- you, me, Maradona -- he wanted it.

The Times of India

Drake's betting 'curse' continues as he loses $1million on World Cup final prediction

Fans were quick to call out rapper Drake for "cursing" a match result as he plumped a cool $1milllion (£820,000) on Argentina to defeat France in the World Cup final - in 90 minutes

Daily Mirror

What the papers say – December 19

Images of a victorious Lionel Messi adorn the front pages after Argentina’s World Cup triumph.

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Argentina beat France to win World Cup

Argentina beat France on penalties in the World Cup final on Sunday, winning 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time.

Bangkok Post

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's historic World Cup triumph just felt right - it was an honour to watch'

Lionel Messi claimed the one accolade that had eluded him throughout his illustrious career by inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory against France in Qatar on Sunday

Daily Mirror

‘The agony and the ecstasy’: what the UK papers say about the World Cup final

The newspaper front pages declare it Lionel Messi’s final, as they unite in celebrating Argentina’s win over France

The Guardian - AU

‘We have the best players here’: Lionel Messi’s hometown of Rosario celebrates World Cup win

The streets of Rosario erupted in celebration as Argentina dramatically beat France to win their third World Cup title

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi's parallels with Diego Maradona and other images that define the World Cup final

The poetic parallels between Argentina's greatest players, plus the joy and pain of a penalty shootout. These are the images that define the World Cup final.

ABC News

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

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Irish Mirror

Man Utd teammates Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane share moment after World Cup final

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez took time out from Argentina's wild World Cup celebrations to comfort Raphael Varane after France lost out on penalties at the Lusail Stadium

Daily Record

World Cup: Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano 'Emi' Martinez' divides fans with trophy antics

'No! Don't do that, Emi!'

Manchester Evening News

World Cup: Lewd gesture with trophy by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano 'Emi' Martinez's divides opinion

'No! Don't do that, Emi!'

The Independent UK

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.

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Sports Illustrated

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.

Daily Mirror

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

The National (Scotland)

The perfect 10 reigns supreme after decider for the ages - Joe Callaghan

Don’t remember him in that stupid bloody robe. Not for now at least. Remember him walking up to the trophy the first time. Remember the way,…

The Independent UK

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

‘Very sad’ Macron congratulates Argentina for World Cup win

French President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated Argentina and Argentines for their win over France in Sunday’s World Cup final

Manchester Evening News

Man City 'in the market' to sign Jude Bellingham and other transfer rumours

MEN Sport revealed on Saturday that Manchester United are open to bidding again for Bellingham

The National (Scotland)

Livingston out to repeat history by stopping Celtic in Glasgow

On Wednesday, they’ll have the chance - in their first game back post the World Cup break - to repeat those heroics.

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