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Messi's FIFA World Cup Dream Fulfilled, Argentina Down France 4-2 On Penalties In Final

It was a battle of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) teammates Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, with Messi scoring a brace and converting a penalty and Mbappe getting a hat trick. Read on for details:

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Lionel Messi fired Argentina to victory over France in a thrilling conclusion to the 2022 World Cup.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker delivers Lionel Messi verdict he "wouldn't say on TV" after World Cup final

Lionel Messi finally has his hands on the World Cup trophy after his starring role in Sunday's thrilling final victory over France - in which he scored two goals

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Argentina wins World Cup 2022: Twitterati cast Akshay Kumar in Messi biopic; title film 'Lionel Messi: The Legend of Argentina'

Lionel Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday, scoring twice against France in one of the all-time great finals with the South Americans holding their nerve to triumph in a penalty shootout.

The Times of India

Kylian Mbappé nets World Cup final hat trick to prove his class, but there has to be a winner and a loser

Kylian Mbappé ultimately lost out in the FIFA World Cup final battle between himself and Lionel Messi, but his star is still very much on the rise as he proves himself a match for the all-time greats, even in defeat, writes Simon Smale.

ABC News

Cry for me, Argentina: The joy and sorrow of watching Lionel Messi win the Qatar World Cup

It was the greatest World Cup final ever played, but it occurred against a backdrop of silence and suffering. Can football ever be saved from itself, asks Samantha Lewis.

ABC News

Lionel Messi wins the ultimate prize: What the Argentina and France players said

NEW DELHI: The party in Argentina is going to go on until Lionel Messi lands back home with his team, holding the FIFA World Cup trophy aloft.

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Ranveer Singh has the cutest reaction to fan spotting him with wife Deepika Padukone at Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup final- WATCH

Argentina and France left football fans around the world at the edge of their seat watching the FIFA World Cup final last night.

The Times of India

Lionel Messi 'the GOAT': Twitter goes berserk after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win

In what is now regarded as the 'Final for the Ages', Argentina, led by the iconic Lionel Messi, defeated defending champions France on penalties in an epic evening at the Lusail Stadium to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Times of India

‘We fought until the end’: French World Cup fans sing Les Bleus

“Les Bleus made us dream,” President Emmanuel Macron said after France’s dramatic World Cup final loss to Argentina.

Al Jazeera

World Cup debate — Did the World Cup prove Messi is the GOAT; was it the best final ever?

Andrea Canales: Best World Cup Final ever? Why or why not?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Maradona moment for Messi as Argentina beat France; heartbreak for hat-trick hero Mbappe

LUSAIL STADIUM: Lionel Messi had waited years, ages, millennia too maybe, to be anointed the greatest. He didn't need the World Cup to prove it. But like every other child in this world -- you, me, Maradona -- he wanted it.

The Times of India

Drake's betting 'curse' continues as he loses $1million on World Cup final prediction

Fans were quick to call out rapper Drake for "cursing" a match result as he plumped a cool $1milllion (£820,000) on Argentina to defeat France in the World Cup final - in 90 minutes

Daily Mirror

Argentina beat France to win World Cup

Argentina beat France on penalties in the World Cup final on Sunday, winning 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time.

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Daily Mirror

'Lionel Messi's historic World Cup triumph just felt right - it was an honour to watch'

Lionel Messi claimed the one accolade that had eluded him throughout his illustrious career by inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory against France in Qatar on Sunday

The Guardian - AU

‘The agony and the ecstasy’: what the UK papers say about the World Cup final

The newspaper front pages declare it Lionel Messi’s final, as they unite in celebrating Argentina’s win over France

The Independent UK

‘We have the best players here’: Lionel Messi’s hometown of Rosario celebrates World Cup win

The streets of Rosario erupted in celebration as Argentina dramatically beat France to win their third World Cup title

Irish Mirror

Man Utd teammates Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane share moment after World Cup final

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez took time out from Argentina's wild World Cup celebrations to comfort Raphael Varane after France lost out on penalties at the Lusail Stadium

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Sports Illustrated

Messi Gets His Iconic World Cup Ending After a GOAT Final

After an epic title match, Messi was carried around on shoulders, hoisting the trophy in the air as players and fans sang together in a storybook closing to a month in Qatar.

The Independent UK

‘Very sad’ Macron congratulates Argentina for World Cup win

French President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated Argentina and Argentines for their win over France in Sunday’s World Cup final

Daily Mirror

Neymar sends message to Lionel Messi after beating Kylian Mbappe in World Cup final

PSG teammates Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi clashed in the World Cup final, and it was the latter who came out on top, as Argentina edged France on penalties following a dramatic 120 minutes

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker's son wins thousands with incredible seven-fold World Cup final bet

George Lineker shared a bumper seven-fold bet with his social media followers after winning big on Sunday's epic World Cup final between France and Argentina in Qatar

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi ‘can’t believe’ Argentina end 36-year wait for World Cup after beating France in final

Lionel Messi admits he “can’t believe” Argentina won the World Cup as the 35-year-old revels in the ultimate glory.

The Independent UK

World Cup final ends just in time for Fox's NFL coverage

Sunday’s World Cup final in Qatar between Argentina and France went to extra time and penalty kicks, bumping Fox’s “NFL Sunday” pregame show off the air

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: World Cup highlights from Day 24

Highlights from the 24th day of the World Cup in Qatar on Sunday.

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