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France were beaten on penalties by Argentina following a pulsating World Cup final in Qatar.

As thousands of Argentina fans celebrated Lionel Messi and their nation’s victory in Madrid, Spanish police said two revellers were arrested last night after trying to climb an enormous Christmas tree in the capital

As Gonzalo Montiel begins his run-up, Lionel Messi glances to the heavens and seems to ask something of the deities above.

Alexander Watson Hutton, known as “The Father of Argentine football”, is the man credited with bringing the beautiful game to their South American shores back in the 1800s.

Lionel Messi and Argentina are celebrating a dramatic World Cup final win, but it has been suggested in the French press that their goal in extra time should have been disallowed.

We select an XI, in a 4-3-3, that includes three players from surprise semi-finalists Morocco and one from England

Peak audience of almost 15m watched BBC coverage of France v Argentina, with 4.3m watching on ITV

Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup in Qatar after Argentina beat France in the 2022 final and the 2026 tournament returns to summer time with USA, Canada and Mexico hosting.

Salt Bae has attracted the ire of football fans after making his way onto the pitch appearing to pester Lionel Messi for a photo as the Argentine talisman tried to celebrate with his teammates. The Turkish chef, who went viral for a flamboyant hand gesture as he salts steak, was…