Lionel Messi: The Greatest?
DOHA: For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi's right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over.
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In pictures: Key moments as Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory against France
DOHA: Lionel Messi finally won the World Cup as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling World Cup final finished 3-3 after extra time in Qatar on Sunday (Dec 18).
Messi's jersey will be ready if decides to play at next World Cup, says Scaloni
LUSAIL, Qatar : Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said that he will keep Lionel Messi's jersey ready in case the talismanic captain wishes to play at the next World Cup after he ended the country's 36-year wait to hoist the golden trophy again.
World Cup Podcast: Argentina & Messi's pulsating feat and Keith Treacy's Team of the Tournament
Former Ireland international Keith Treacy joins Raf Diallo and Peter Branigan to react to the 2022 FIFA World Cup final which saw Argentina beat France on penalties after one of the most dramatic finals in living memory in which both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe starred.
Argentina boss Scaloni 'saving a spot' for Lionel Messi in next World Cup squad
Head coach Lionel Scaloni promised to "save a spot" for Lionel Messi in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad after the captain finally got his hands on football’s most coveted trophy.
Mbappe heroics in vain but justify Pele comparisons
DOHA: Kylian Mbappe was unlucky to finish on the losing side as Argentina defeated France on penalties in the World Cup final, but the 23-year-old showed on Sunday (Dec 18) why comparisons with Pele are not unreasonable.
Messi finally claims World Cup glory as Argentina beat France on penalties
Lionel Messi’s once-in-a-generation career is complete. The Argentina superstar scored two goals and then another in a shootout as Argentina beat France to be crowned World Cup winners in Qatar.
Drama specialists Argentina deserve their World Cup title
LUSAIL, Qatar: Sunday's World Cup final turned from a one-sided affair into a nerve-racking vintage showdown and it was somehow fitting that footballing diva Argentina prevailed over France amid the drama.