Fury as Salt Bae gets on pitch to take selfies with Lionel Messi and World Cup trophy Salt Bae was allowed onto the pitch as Argentina celebrated their epic victory Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022
‘Pure joy’: Argentina erupts in celebration after World Cup win An explosion of hope and joy engulfs the nation after their team, led by Messi, won the World Cup on Sunday. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2022
Steve Borthwick named England head coach to replace sacked Eddie Jones Borthwick, who was England forwards coach under Jones from 2015 to 2020, leaves Leicester Tigers to take the role The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Chelsea have three-man transfer list with Arsenal record breaker and Tottenham's next big thing Chelsea transfer news: The Blues seek continuation of youth policy with sneaky Arsenal and Spurs steal. Football London · Dec 19, 2022
Drake bet $1 million on Argentina to win the World Cup—but lost it all in two minutes Drake's "curse" affected no one but himself this time around. Fortune · Dec 19, 2022
AP News Digest 7 a.m. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Lionel Messi's wife Antonela battled back from tragedy to be World Cup winner's rock After meeting Lionel Messi when she was just five-years-old, Antonela Roccuzz has had to battle through her own heartbreak and struggles while supporting the gifted Argentinian footballer throughout the years Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022
Bukayo Saka crowned Arsenal Fans' Footballer of the Year as Newcastle star claims main award Bukayo Saka has prevailed in the race to be crowned Arsenal Fans' Footballer of the Year for 2022 after a very impressive 12 months at the Emirates Stadium Football London · Dec 19, 2022
Lisandro Martinez named Manchester United Fans' Footballer of the Year 2022 Lisandro Martinez has followed up his World Cup success with Argentina by winning an individual accolade. Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 2022
Ivan Toney crowned Brentford's Fans' Footballer of the Year as Newcastle star wins top award The England striker has struck fear into opposing defences over the course of the year with his direct style and clinical finishing, ending the year on 18 goals and six assists Football London · Dec 19, 2022
Jordan Pickford crowned Everton Fans' Footballer of the Year Evertonians have voted Jordan Pickford as their Footballer of the Year Liverpool Echo · Dec 19, 2022
Everton 'signing' Juan Roman Riquelme hails Lionel Messi's World Cup win Juan Roman Riquelme - who Everton's website once briefly claimed was joining the club - has congratulated Lionel Messi on his World Cup win with Argentina Liverpool Echo · Dec 19, 2022
World Cup 2022: How Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe dominated the tournament The PSG teammates scored 15 goals between them in Qatar The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Vivianne Miedema confirms ACL injury as Arsenal learn timeline amid 2023 Women's World Cup fear Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema was stretchered off during the game against Lyon, four days later she provides an update Football London · Dec 19, 2022
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022 ‘We will return’ - Kylian Mbappe breaks silence on agonising World Cup final defeat with ominous warning Kylian Mbappe has finally broken his silence on France’s heartbreaking World Cup final defeat, insisting Les Bleus “will return” to the top.
Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022 Aissa Laidouni transfer fee revealed as Celtic linked star hit with hefty Ferencvaros price tag The Tunisian was a star at the Qatar World Cup and his club have reacted by putting a significant fee on his head.
The Guardian - UK · 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
Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 2022 Raphael Varane has done what Manchester United wanted to see in the World Cup final Raphael Varane recovered from injury to make the World Cup and had to overcome illness to start the final.
Glasgow Live · Dec 19, 2022 Celtic and Rangers duo Juranovic and Barisic in wild Croatia scenes as thousands salute World Cup stars The Old Firm pair were part of the squad that ended the Qatar finals in third spot after defeating Morocco in the third-placed play-off. They lost out at the semi-final stage to eventual winners Argentina.
Irish Mirror · Dec 19, 2022 Barrow manager says Rory Feely signing will help their promotion push The former Bohemians defender is poised to join the League Two club this week
Football London · Dec 19, 2022 Arsenal's next five fixtures compared to Man City, Newcastle, Tottenham, Man Utd and Liverpool Arsenal will be looking to defend their place at the top of the Premier League with a handful of tough fixtures just around the corner
Wales Online · 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
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Passing the torch – how Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe dominated the World Cup Messi and Mbappe scored 15 goals between them in Qatar
Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022 World Cup 2022: 6 breakthrough stars including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo heirs The 2022 World Cup in Qatar brought a number of talented youngsters and previously-underappreciated players to the attention of the masses with eye-catching performances
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022 World Cup Final view from Argentina: We all felt Diego Maradona’s presence as Lionel Messi joined pantheon This was our first World Cup since Diego Maradona died, but it felt like he was here. It’s hard to explain, but it was like he was taking care of us.