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Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France in penalty kick shootout for World Cup title

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi finally won the one prize he's been missing, helping Argentina to its first World Cup title in 36 years Sunday in a 4-3 win over France in penalty kicks. The goals came from Messi and Ángel Di María.

Los Angeles Times

Lionel Messi eventually won Kylian Mbappe contest but real truth about battle is clear

The Argentina captain has finally got his hands on the World Cup after coming into Sunday's final with a huge sense of pressure and expectation on his shoulders

Daily Mirror

Emmanuel Macron: France president consoles players after World Cup final loss to Argentina

Macron took to the pitch in Qatar’s Lusail Stadium to speak to and hug French players, moments after they lost a penalty shootout against Argentina

The Independent UK

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Naby Keita can help Jurgen Klopp unleash new Liverpool midfield three

Naby Keita will be playing for his football future in the second half of 2022/23 and Jurgen Klopp can take advantage

Liverpool Echo

The Final Penalty Kick That Clinched The World Cup for Argentina

Here is how Argentina clinched its first World Cup title since 1986.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina vs France Highlights: Messi's Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win third World Cup title

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi has waited a long time, but finally got his hands on the elusive trophy on Sunday in what was his final match at the World Cup. In a tense finale, Argentina defeated defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time,…

The Times of India

Argentina’s World Cup win completes the career set for Lionel Messi

The Argentina captain has surely finally put an end to the debate of who is the greatest male football player of all time.

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Timeline: How Argentina came to lift the World Cup in Qatar

Argentina’s third World Cup win caps Lionel Messi’s unbelievable career.

Al Jazeera

Argentina, Messi Win Epic World Cup Final, Overcoming Mbappe’s Heroics

A match that was on its way to being a lopsided rout absolutely flew off the rails. But when it was done, Messi and Argentina were left lifting the trophy.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina vs France: How the chaos of the greatest ever World Cup final unfolded

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Lionel Messi finishes with his World Cup, in a story written by so many more

The Independent UK

An emotional Lionel Messi was relieved after finally winning World Cup in legendary last game

The GOAT gets the fairy tale ending.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Argentina Win Incredible World Cup Final on Penalties

Argentina won their third World Cup in extraordinary style on Sunday, beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-3 draw that featured a hat-trick for Kylian Mbappe as the holders recovered from 2-0 down after 80 minutes. It was an incredible night of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Cup final player ratings: Mbappe produces heroics but Argentina beat France on penalties in classic

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Messi’s penalty and Di Maria’s finish looked to have won the World Cup but Mbappe struck twice in two minutes to force extra time, where both Messi and Mbappe netted again - and Montiel netted the all-important spot kick

The Independent UK

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez and Man City ace Julian Alvarez win the World Cup

A thrilling clash in Lusail was settled on penalties as Argentina beat France

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The Independent UK

Lionel Messi reduced to tears after winning World Cup with Argentina in all-time great final with France

The captain scored twice as the final ended 3-3, with Argentina winning on penalties as Messi also netted in the shootout

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe's aimed celebration at Lionel Messi eventually backfires in World Cup final

The World Cup final between France and Argentina produced an all-time classic as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe both produced starring performances for their sides

Evening Standard

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 pens): Kylian Mbappe hat-trick in vain as Lionel Messi lifts World Cup

Argentina ended their 36-year wait for World Cup glory with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over France in a truly remarkable final.

Evening Standard

France player ratings vs Argentina: Kylian Mbappe confirms status as the next generation GOAT

Kylian Mbappe became the second man in history to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final but France lost to Argentina on penalties.

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France 24

Watch FRANCE 24's special programme on Argentina's World Cup triumph

Argentina won a thrilling World Cup final after a penalty shootout against defending champions France on Sunday, handing football legend Lionel Messi the only trophy that still eluded him. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the highlights of the tournament in Qatar and a final match that saw Les Bleus'…

Football London

What Emiliano Martinez did in Argentina World Cup final win to play penalty mind games vs France

World Cup news: Emiliano Martinez saved a penalty for Argentina on their way to winning the 2022 World Cup final against France

The Conversation

Looking back on the 2022 FIFA World Cup: A tournament of surprises and controversy

After a month of football, the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar has concluded with Argentina beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after drawing 3-3. Record numbers of fans were expected to watch the nail-biting final match at the Lusail Stadium just outside of the Qatari capital Doha.

Evening Standard

Sir Geoff Hurst sends classy message to Kylian Mbappe after World Cup final hat-trick

Kylian Mbappe became the first man to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final since Geoff Hurst during France’s enthralling clash with Argentina.

Daily Record

Ally McCoist in England jibe as Kylian Mbappe makes World Cup history with 'over the line' hat trick

The former Rangers striker couldn't resists a correction on ITV commentary.

The Independent UK

Magic Messi and marvellous Mbappe among superstars in our World Cup Best XI

Many stars were expected to shine in Qatar but some players did so against the odds.

The Independent UK

Argentina win World Cup after penalty shootout victory over France

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick was in vain as Lionel Messi instead won the trophy he wanted the most in his final World Cup game

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