Karim Benzema calls time on France career
France striker Karim Benzema announced his retirement from international football on his 35th birthday on Monday, a day after Les Bleus lost to Argentina on penalties in the World Cup final.
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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.
Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema confirms ACL rupture
Arsenal and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema's participation at next year's Women's World Cup is in doubt after she confirmed she ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in her knee during a Champions League match last week.
After the World Cup, Qatar attention turns to Olympics
After the World Cup earned Qatar both plaudits and censure, the energy-rich Gulf state is now starting a marathon to secure the 2036 Olympics and a place as a pillar of world sport.
Worldwide debate rages about Messi's robe, a bisht, while lifting the World Cup
Inspired by a mesmerising Lionel Messi performance, Argentina finally ended a 36-year wait to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday.
'Biggest celebration' will last for days as Argentina awaits to welcome home World Cup winners
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.
WATCH | 'Out of Maradona's shadow' - Peter Drury encapsulates moment Messi lifts World Cup
World renowned football commentator Peter Drury delivered yet another poetic commentary performance as Lionel Messi and Argentina overcame France 4-2 on penalties in the World Cup Final.