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Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France on penalty kicks for World Cup title

DOHA, Qatar — Lionel Messi finally got the one prize that had eluded him, a World Cup title, but he and his Argentine teammates had to work for it, beating France 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout Sunday after a game that ended in a 3-3 draw.

Los Angeles Times

Man United dealt injury blow as Raphael Varane limps off in France vs Argentina World Cup final

Man United have been dealt a major injury blow after Raphael Varane hobbled off the pitch during the World Cup final

Manchester Evening News

Geoff Hurst reacts to Kylian Mbappe equalling his World Cup final hat-trick record

Mbappe became only the second man, after hero of 1966 Hurst, to score a treble in a men’s World Cup final but France lost to Argentina

The Independent UK

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Emmanuel Macron: France president consoles players after World Cup final loss to Argentina

Macron took to the pitch in Qatar’s Lusail Stadium to speak to and hug French players, moments after they lost a penalty shootout against Argentina

The Independent UK

Argentina vs France Highlights: Messi's Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win third World Cup title

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi has waited a long time, but finally got his hands on the elusive trophy on Sunday in what was his final match at the World Cup. In a tense finale, Argentina defeated defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time,…

The Times of India

Timeline: How Argentina came to lift the World Cup in Qatar

Argentina’s third World Cup win caps Lionel Messi’s unbelievable career.

Al Jazeera

Argentina, Messi Win Epic World Cup Final, Overcoming Mbappe’s Heroics

A match that was on its way to being a lopsided rout absolutely flew off the rails. But when it was done, Messi and Argentina were left lifting the trophy.

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Argentina vs France: How the chaos of the greatest ever World Cup final unfolded

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Lionel Messi finishes with his World Cup, in a story written by so many more

The Independent UK

Argentina Win Incredible World Cup Final on Penalties

Argentina won their third World Cup in extraordinary style on Sunday, beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-3 draw that featured a hat-trick for Kylian Mbappe as the holders recovered from 2-0 down after 80 minutes. It was an incredible night of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Cup final player ratings: Mbappe produces heroics but Argentina beat France on penalties in classic

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Messi’s penalty and Di Maria’s finish looked to have won the World Cup but Mbappe struck twice in two minutes to force extra time, where both Messi and Mbappe netted again - and Montiel netted the all-important spot kick

The Independent UK

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez and Man City ace Julian Alvarez win the World Cup

A thrilling clash in Lusail was settled on penalties as Argentina beat France

Manchester Evening News

Lionel Messi reduced to tears after winning World Cup with Argentina in all-time great final with France

The captain scored twice as the final ended 3-3, with Argentina winning on penalties as Messi also netted in the shootout

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe's aimed celebration at Lionel Messi eventually backfires in World Cup final

The World Cup final between France and Argentina produced an all-time classic as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe both produced starring performances for their sides

Daily Mirror

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 pens): Kylian Mbappe hat-trick in vain as Lionel Messi lifts World Cup

Argentina ended their 36-year wait for World Cup glory with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over France in a truly remarkable final.

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France player ratings vs Argentina: Kylian Mbappe confirms status as the next generation GOAT

Kylian Mbappe became the second man in history to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final but France lost to Argentina on penalties.

Daily Mirror

Didier Deschamps couldn't resist on-air dig at France in rare half-time interview

France boss Didier Deschamps was unable to hide his frustration after his side went in at half-time of Sunday's World Cup final trailing 2-0 after being outplayed by Argentina

France 24

Watch FRANCE 24's special programme on Argentina's World Cup triumph

Argentina won a thrilling World Cup final after a penalty shootout against defending champions France on Sunday, handing football legend Lionel Messi the only trophy that still eluded him. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the highlights of the tournament in Qatar and a final match that saw Les Bleus'…

Football London

What Emiliano Martinez did in Argentina World Cup final win to play penalty mind games vs France

World Cup news: Emiliano Martinez saved a penalty for Argentina on their way to winning the 2022 World Cup final against France

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Looking back on the 2022 FIFA World Cup: A tournament of surprises and controversy

After a month of football, the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar has concluded with Argentina beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after drawing 3-3. Record numbers of fans were expected to watch the nail-biting final match at the Lusail Stadium just outside of the Qatari capital Doha.

Evening Standard

Sir Geoff Hurst sends classy message to Kylian Mbappe after World Cup final hat-trick

Kylian Mbappe became the first man to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final since Geoff Hurst during France’s enthralling clash with Argentina.

The Independent UK

Magic Messi and marvellous Mbappe among superstars in our World Cup Best XI

Many stars were expected to shine in Qatar but some players did so against the odds.

The Independent UK

Argentina win World Cup after penalty shootout victory over France

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick was in vain as Lionel Messi instead won the trophy he wanted the most in his final World Cup game

Wales Online

Golden Boot winner at World Cup 2022: Top scorer and final standings confirmed

It was neck and neck ahead of the thrilling World Cup final between Argentina and France

Al Jazeera

Messi’s Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Lionel Messi’s Argentina overcome France in roller-coaster showpiece event concluded by Gonzalo Montiel’s spot kick.

Evening Standard

Argentina player ratings vs France: Lionel Messi cements legacy while Angel Di Maria proves worth the gamble

Lionel Messi made history for himself and Argentina by lifting the country’s third World Cup at Lusail Stadium.

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