Alexis Mac Allister among the breakout stars of the Qatar World Cup
A World Cup which concluded with Argentina’s victory over France on penalties on Sunday saw a number of players enhance their reputation.
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Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win World Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar: Argentina won their third World Cup in an extraordinary final on Sunday (Dec 18) as they beat France 4-2 on penalties after Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-3 draw and Kylian Mbappe grabbed a hat-trick to bring the holders back from 2-0 and 3-2 down.
Argentina's post-Maradona youth revel in Messi's maiden World Cup win
BUENOS AIRES: Argentine Santiago Cutaia, 34, had never felt the elation of his country winning the football World Cup before, born two years after late icon Diego Maradona last hoisted the trophy aloft for the Albiceleste in 1986.
Argentina to celebrate World Cup victory at Buenos Aires' Obelisk
Argentina's national team will celebrate their World Cup triumph on Tuesday in Buenos Aires at the Obelisk, the monument that is the traditional epicentre of sporting celebrations, the federation said on Monday.
Ossie Ardiles: Messi played like Maradona in this World Cup
Lionel Messi "played a lot like" Diego Maradona in the way in which he led Argentina to 2022 World Cup glory, according to 1978 tournament winner Ossie Ardiles.
Commentary: World Cup victory cements Messi as best football player of his era, if not of all time
LUSAIL, Qatar: Drama. So much drama. And in the end, history was made. Argentina have their third World Cup title, another star on their famous blue-and-white jersey. Lionel Messi’s status as the greatest player of his generation – as well as his place alongside Pele and Diego Maradona in the game’s pantheon – is assured.
Why Argentina's third goal stood despite more players on the field
Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup for the third time on Sunday, however there was controversy surrounding Argentina's third goal.