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Lionel Messi rules out playing at 2026 World Cup after captaining Argentina to 2022 glory

Lionel Messi has ruled out the prospect of playing at the 2026 World Cup after captaining Argentina to glory in Qatar.

Evening Standard

Pele's message to Lionel Messi and Argentina after World Cup win - "Diego is smiling now"

Lionel Messi helped end his country's wait for a World Cup and Brazilian icon Pele has paid tribute to Argentina's success as he referenced the late great Diego Maradona

Daily Mirror

Dublin-based Argentine backs Lionel Messi to sign for hometown club Newell’s Old Boys

Former Newell's Old Boys player Fabian Costello, who hails from the same neighbourhood as Lionel Messi, watched Argentina's World Cup win on Sunday from his home in Glenageary, Co Dublin.

Irish Mirror

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Lionel Messi's World Cup team talk shows his feelings on ending major career regret

Lionel Messi put in another instrumental performance as Argentina secured their first World Cup title since 1986 with a dramatic victory over France in the final

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi's World Cup team talk shows his feelings on ending major career regret

Lionel Messi put in another instrumental performance as Argentina secured their first World Cup title since 1986 with a dramatic victory over France in the final

Irish Mirror

Argentina’s fans celebrate in the streets after World Cup victory

‘This team made people fall in love with them for the first time in decades,’ an Argentinian fan said.

Al Jazeera

‘We needed this’: Fans across Argentina celebrate after epic World Cup victory

Argentines let loose on Sunday and streets across the country became places of celebration after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties.

France 24

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From ‘SupreMessi’ to ‘Messianic Night’: Puns aplenty on front pages after Argentina’s World Cup win

Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup last night in an exhilarating match against France. Social media exploded, football pundits proselytized, and journalists racked their brains for front-page headlines clever enough to capture the public imagination.

Newslaundry

Cry for me, Argentina: The joy and sorrow of watching Lionel Messi win the Qatar World Cup

It was the greatest World Cup final ever played, but it occurred against a backdrop of silence and suffering. Can football ever be saved from itself, asks Samantha Lewis.

ABC News

‘We have the best players here’: Lionel Messi’s hometown of Rosario celebrates World Cup win

The streets of Rosario erupted in celebration as Argentina dramatically beat France to win their third World Cup title

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi's parallels with Diego Maradona and other images that define the World Cup final

The poetic parallels between Argentina's greatest players, plus the joy and pain of a penalty shootout. These are the images that define the World Cup final.

ABC News

Lionel Messi and Argentina sing ‘I don’t care what the f*****g journalists say’ in front of World Cup media

Argentina’s players were first heard chanting the song at the national press at last summer’s Copa America

The Independent UK

Messi Gets His Iconic World Cup Ending After a GOAT Final

After an epic title match, Messi was carried around on shoulders, hoisting the trophy in the air as players and fans sang together in a storybook closing to a month in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated

The perfect 10 reigns supreme after decider for the ages - Joe Callaghan

Don’t remember him in that stupid bloody robe. Not for now at least. Remember him walking up to the trophy the first time. Remember the way,…

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The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi wants to keep playing for Argentina after World Cup win

Lionel Messi said he wanted ‘to enjoy a couple more matches being world champion’ rather than retiring from international football immediately

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi vows to continue Argentina career after World Cup win

The 35-year-old Paris St Germain striker capped a stellar World Cup with two goals in a breathless final against France.

Miami Herald

World Cup is over. Debate should be, too. Lionel Messi is the Greatest of All Time

It is so incredibly rare in today’s age of overhyped sporting events that a championship game lives up to its buildup. Sunday’s World Cup final delivered – and then some.

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi ‘can’t believe’ Argentina end 36-year wait for World Cup after beating France in final

Lionel Messi admits he “can’t believe” Argentina won the World Cup as the 35-year-old revels in the ultimate glory.

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The Independent UK

Today at the World Cup: Messi cements place in history as Argentina lift trophy

France’s Kylian Mbappe pipped Messi to the Golden boot on an eventful night in Qatar.

Daily Mirror

Inside Lionel Messi's World Cup celebrations with robe reaction, mum hug and table jump

The Argentina captain was overcome with emotion when Gonzalo Montiel slotted home the winning penalty after a thrilling World Cup final, and he celebrated wildly

Irish Mirror

Inside Lionel Messi's World Cup celebrations with robe reaction, mum hug and table jump

The Argentina captain was overcome with emotion when Gonzalo Montiel slotted home the winning penalty after a thrilling World Cup final, and he celebrated wildly

Al Jazeera

Tears of relief and joy as Messi lifts World Cup for Argentina

Waves of euphoria sweep through Argentina fans after dramatic victory over France makes them champions for a third time.

The Guardian - UK

Messi emulates Maradona in fairytale ending to a story like no other

Argentina’s maestro followed his hero in leading his country to the World Cup and completed his collection of titles

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.

The Independent UK

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni ‘saving a spot’ for Lionel Messi in next World Cup squad

The South Americans are celebrating their third world crown after the most dramatic of finals

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