'The best there's ever been' - Mac Allister hails Messi
Alexis Mac Allister hailed "humble" Lionel Messi as the best player in history after he lifted the World Cup with Argentina.
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Messi crowns stellar career as Argentina dethrone France
World Champions! Captain Lionel Messi (middle) holds the trophy aloft after Argentina’s defeat of France in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium…yesterday. CREDIT: www.dailymail.co.uk
'We were not good for 60 minutes': France coach Deschamps rues 'cruel' World Cup final defeat
France coach Didier Deschamps said the way his team lost Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina was "cruel" after they came from behind twice over the course of the game only to succumb in a penalty shootoout.
Argentina awaits to welcome home Messi and World Cup winners
BUENOS AIRES: 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 to celebrate Sunday’s remarkable penalty shoot-out victory over France in the World Cup final in Qatar.
Messi makes post World Cup win promise, vows to continue playing for Argentina
Argentina star Lionel Messi on Sunday vowed to continue playing for his country despite finally realising his lifetime ambition of winning the World Cup.
Reaction to Argentina winning World Cup
Following is a roundup of reaction to Argentina winning their third World Cup after beating France 4-2 on penalties, with Lionel Messi scoring twice and Kylian Mbappe grabbing a hat-trick in a 3-3 draw.
Argentines erupt in joy after epic men's World Cup final
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 coach Deschamps rues 'cruel' World Cup final defeat
DOHA: France coach Didier Deschamps said the way his team lost Sunday's (Dec 18) World Cup final against Argentina was "cruel" after they came from behind twice over the course of the game only to succumb in a penalty shoot-out.