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Messi and Mbappe scored 15 goals between them in Qatar

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

Agreement on biodiversity targets forced through despite objections from some African countries. Plus, the World Cup final produces one of the greatest matches in history

French newspaper L'Equipe has announced its eagerly-anticipated World Cup XI and there is no place for the likes of Harry Maguire, Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud

WORLD CUP 2022: Aston Villa shot-stopper Emiliano Martinez took centre stage again for Argentina as they edged out France on penalties to win an epic final at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday

Patrice Evra had insisted before Sunday's World Cup final that Argentina would win on penalties; unfortunately for France, their former left-back got his prediction spot on

The Blues boss will have noted how Munster's season finally clicked into gear when they beat South Africa 'A' in the Reds' first ever fixture at the redeveloped Cork venue. The provinces face off at Thomond Park for their annual festive clash on St Stephen's Day

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”.

Shouts of joy and despair erupted from Qatar to London as football fans witnessed Argentina's World Cup victory. Lionel Messi led from the front with two goals in a thrilling 3-3 extra-time draw with France in Qatar on Sunday and then scored in the penalty shoot-out as Argentina lifted the…