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.
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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.
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.
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.