Argentina faces defending champion France in men's World Cup final
It's now or never for Lionel Messi.
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Argentina v France teams
LUSAIL, Qatar : Following are the starting lineups for Argentina and France for Sunday's World Cup final at Lusail Stadium:
Ukraine leader calls for global peace summit in video message
KYIV : Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday proposed holding a global peace summit this winter, in a video message Kyiv was hoping would be broadcast ahead of the soccer World Cup final in Qatar, although it appeared unlikely FIFA would allow the move.
Sunday sport: World Cup final pits Lionel Messi against Kylian Mbappé
France would become only the third nation to win back-to-back World Cups if they clinch victory over Argentina in this afternoon's final.
Quotes of the World Cup
DOHA: Rousing team talks, feuding teammates and pithy one-liners — AFP looks back at some of the best quotes of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar: “Take your phone and take a picture with him if you want!” — Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard suggests a novel approach to dealing with Argentina’s Lionel Messi in his half-time team-talk. Renard’s words did the trick as Saudi Arabia upset the South Americans 2-1. “People say the favorites are France.
Gareth Southgate to stay on as England manager
Gareth Southgate will remain as England manager despite the crushing disappointment of their quarter-final exit at the World Cup, the English Football Association confirmed on Sunday.
World Cup: Hits and misses
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have dazzled at the World Cup in Qatar, while Morocco caught the imagination of a continent on their run to the semi-finals.
Mubadala World Tennis Championship set for gripping finale
ABU DHABI: The final of the 14th Mubadala World Tennis Championship promises to be a thrilling affair between defending champion Andrey Rublev and Stefanos Tsitsipas following a scintillating day of semifinal action at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, in Abu Dhabi.