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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

Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France in penalty kick shootout for World Cup title

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi finally won the one prize he's been missing, helping Argentina to its first World Cup title in 36 years Sunday in a 4-3 win over France in penalty kicks. The goals came from Messi and Ángel Di María.

Los Angeles Times

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

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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

Antonio Conte's big plans for Cristian Romero to push on for Tottenham after World Cup triumph

The Tottenham Hotspur defender made a big impact at the World Cup in Qatar and now faces a time to develop under Antonio Conte

Football London

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'…

France 24

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.

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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 beat France on penalties to win World Cup after stunning final

Argentina have won the World Cup for a third time, beating France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the 2022 final in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Finally. Lionel Messi leads Argentina over France to win a World Cup championship.

Argentina beat defending-champion France in the final. It's the third World Cup title for Argentina but the first for Messi - the only trophy he hadn't won in his storied and remarkable career.

WEKU

Gary Neville uses World Cup final to hammer UK government for "terrifying nurses"

Gary Neville spoke about the working practices in Qatar as the World Cup comes to a conclusion but he used the opportunity to criticise the UK government over strikes

Daily Mirror

Olivier Giroud in furious reaction to Didier Deschamps World Cup final call as striker given early France hook

The French frontman was hooked by the boss after just 40 minutes in Qatar.

Daily Record

‘Embarrassing’: World Cup final plays out in front of thousands of empty seats

Qatar’s Lusail Stadium hosted Sunday’s final between Argentina and France

The Independent UK

Karim Benzema makes his feelings clear on France after brutal snub and statement

France were without Karim Benzema for their World Cup final clash with Argentina, as the Ballon d'Or winner snubbed an invitation from French president Emmanuel Macron to come to Qatar

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Roy Keane offers brutal one-word conclusion on legacy of controversial Qatar World Cup

Roy Keane says the Qatar World Cup will forever be "stained" due to human rights concerns despite the quality of football offered over the course of the tournament

Daily Mirror

Paul Pogba pictured with Gianni Infantino at World Cup final after late U-turn

France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba was not initially expected to support his compatriots in Qatar, with his club side keen for him to stay away from the World Cup final

Football London

Elon Musk, Macron, Khabib, Djokovic and the biggest names attending 2022 Qatar World Cup final

World Cup news: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe weren't the only stars present at Lusali Stadium with a number of celebrities including Elon Musk spotted in attednance

The Independent UK

‘The World Cup is stained’: Roy Keane hits out over Qatar human-rights issues ahead of final

The former Manchester United captain was speaking during ITV’s build-up to Argentina vs France

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Messi, Mbappé Headline AP’s World Cup All-Tournament Team

Here’s a look at the top players who showed out in this year’s tournament in Qatar.

Daily Mirror

BBC decide against showing closing ceremony as ITV include it in World Cup final coverage

Viewers on BBC One were not shown the closing ceremony of the Qatar World Cup, which took place at the Lusail Stadium ahead of kick-off between Argentina and France

ABC News

Lionel Messi's Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in penalty shootout after thrilling 3-3 draw with France

Argentina win their third World Cup in extraordinary style, beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 final LIVE: Argentina vs France reaction as Messi finally wins World Cup after penalty shootout

Argentina 3-3 France (Argentina win 4-2 on pens): Lionel Messi finally achieves World Cup dream after greatest final of all time

Al Jazeera

‘Maradona is guiding us’: Argentina fans on World Cup 2022 final

Argentina fans are seeking inspiration from the late Diego Maradona as they hope their team can repeat his 1986 magic.

WEKU

Two giant pandas have predicted that Argentina will win the World Cup over France

The pandas correctly predicted that Argentina would beat Croatia in the first semifinal match last, and they also rightly chose France over Morocco. Now, they predict Argentina will win the final.

Manchester Evening News

Man United fans all say same thing as Lisandro Martinez benched and Raphael Varane starts in World Cup final

The team news for the 2022 FIFA World Cup final in Qatar has been confirmed.

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