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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.

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…

Najira Naushadi, 34, is the solo mum and vlogger who drove from her hometown in Kerala, India, to Qatar to watch Messi triumph

Julian Alvarez is the only current active Manchester City player to have won the World Cup.

Arsenal are preparing for the Premier League's return on Boxing Day and the predicted squad for the matchday has a surprise addition but likely comes too soon for Emile Smith Rowe.

Fraser Wilson takes your calls after the greatest football show on earth drew to a close.

For French people, losing to West Germany in Seville in the semi-finals of the 1982 World Cup is the most glorious defeat in our history. We were leading 3-1 in extra-time but Germany came back to 3-3 before we lost on penalties.

A look at the state of play at Anfield as Liverpool continue to be linked with deals for Enzo Fernandez and Jude Bellingham