The Latest Breaking News on Messi's Argentina loses 1st match since World Cup title, falling to Uruguay; Colombia beats Brazil

Lionel Messi was Argentina's hero in the World Cup final with two goals and a converted penalty in the shootout, but his second effort against France almost did not stand

In the wake of Argentina’s World Cup victory, world media praised the “heroic” efforts of French star Mbappé and ran out of superlatives for Lionel Messi, crowned as the “god of football”.

Lionel Messi and his teammates set off for Argentina with the most coveted prize in football as millions of compatriots waited to welcome them home on Monday and catch a glimpse of the World Cup trophy. In the capital Buenos Aires and throughout the country, millions took to the streets…

Virgil van Djik is amongst the number of footballers and celebrities who have congratulated Lionel Messi after he lifted the World Cup in Argentina's win over France

McCoist was commentating for ITV when he managed to have a laugh at the Auld Enemy's exspense

Incredible drama in Qatar as Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for France but Argentina triumphed on penalties

France's Kylian Mbappe (8) secured the Golden Boot thanks to a hat-trick in the final of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, but ended up on the losing side. Read on for details:

The World Cup final in Qatar is being touted as the greatest game of all time, but Jamie Carragher can think of another one.

In today’s newsletter: Lionel Messi secured his legacy as one of the greatest football player’s ever at a tournament which has been a triumph of sportwashing for Qatar