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Lionel Messi's dramatic extra-time goal broke rules and should have been disallowed

Lionel Messi's second strike in the World cup final - and Argentina's third - is a point of contention after images showed the goal against France should've been chalked off

Daily Mirror

Glasgow footballers 'left penniless' after foreign transfer dreams turn into nightmare

Stevie Mallan and Alan Martin both landed big money deals to play abroad, but their dreams were shattered when bosses failed to pay their wages.

Glasgow Live

World Cup 2022: who won the prize for 'soft power'?

After four weeks, 64 games and more than a decade of controversy, Argentina has won the Fifa men’s World Cup in Qatar. And as Lionel Messi and his teammates celebrate victory over France, another competition has also reached its conclusion – the battle for “soft power”.

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Messi, Mbappe give Qatar the perfect World Cup ending

When it comes to soccer, money can buy the world

The Independent UK

Salt Bae slammed for breaking FIFA World Cup trophy rules and pulling Rihanna stunt

Salt Bae had his hands on the World Cup trophy after Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties at Lusail Stadium as Lionel Messi lifted the accolade for the first time

Daily Mirror

Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique and controversial tournament in Qatar

DOHA, Qatar — A World Cup that opened with a beer ban ended with a champagne toast. A tournament that started with a call for cultural sensitivity finished with a cultural icon being celebrated.

Los Angeles Times

The moments that captured our attention at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The monthlong tournament in Qatar was filled with excitement, surprise and controversy. Argentina's victory in the final — which gave Lionel Messi his first title — cemented it as one of the best.

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With the World Cup over, rights groups hope the issues raised stay relevant in Qatar

Trouble brews in the run up to every global, mega sporting event — such as buses not running on time, or venues seemingly not ready for action. But it melts away when the games begin. But what lasts?

WEKU

FIFA Readies 48-team World Cup as Eyes Turn to 2026

Forty-eight teams, three host countries, and potentially more than 100 games.

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Cup predictions: How many games did our AI get right?

In total, Kashef had a 67 percent accuracy level, but failed to predict Argentina as the 2022 World Cup winners.

Al Jazeera

What is a bisht and why was Messi wearing it at the World Cup?

Emir of Qatar put a bisht on Argentina captain Messi during the World Cup closing ceremony.

Al Jazeera

VAR check shows how close Lionel Messi's extra-time goal was to being ruled out

Lionel Messi was Argentina's hero in the World Cup final with two goals and a converted penalty in the shootout, but his second effort against France almost did not stand

Daily Mirror

Why Lionel Messi was forced to cover Argentina shirt with Qatari bisht during trophy lift

Lionel Messi was given a Qatari bisht by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani before lifting the World Cup for Argentina

Daily Mirror

This World Cup should be remembered for its racism. But Qatar is not the victim

The misery of migrant workers involved in staging the tournament is plain to see. No amount of spin can cover up the structural racism involved

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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

Daily Record

Young Scots footballers left penniless after dream foreign transfers become nightmares

The Professional Footballers’ Association Scotland has helped Stevie Mallan and Alan Martin recover hundreds of thousands of pounds in unpaid wages.

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 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

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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

ABC News

A record-breaking hat-trick and Messi's GOAT status confirmed: Five talking points from Argentina's World Cup win over France

Lionel Messi's World Cup fairytale is complete, after he led Argentina to their first trophy in 36 years in one of the greatest football games of all time. Here are five talking points.

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

Irish Mirror

Roy Keane jokes Didier Deschamps will quit France over Ireland fear

The Corkman was in flying form on ITV during their coverage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final this afternoon.

Football London

Who won 2022 Qatar World Cup Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove and FIFA Young Player award

Argentina beat France in the World Cup final on penalties as Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi both won individual awards

The Independent UK

Argentina victory sees South America and Europe maintain grip on World Cup

We look at the key statistics from the tournament

Wales Online

Lionel Messi robe: Argentina World Cup winner's shirt covered by cloak and pundits left unhappy

The Argentina star was presented with a traditional Arab bisht before lifting the World Cup trophy with his teammates

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