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Argentina hold out hope of Lionel Messi playing at 2026 World Cup - aged 39: ‘We need to save him a spot’

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni refused to rule out the prospect of Lionel Messi leading their defence of the World Cup in the 2026 after he inspired them to a third title in Qatar.

Evening Standard

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni ‘saving a spot’ for Lionel Messi in next World Cup squad

The South Americans are celebrating their third world crown after the most dramatic of finals

The Independent UK

Man United great Wayne Rooney's Cristiano Ronaldo admission as Bruno Fernandes shows his class

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, December 18.

Manchester Evening News

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Man City star Julian Alvarez wins the World Cup as Sergio Aguero lifts trophy

These are your Manchester City evening headlines on Sunday, December 18

Manchester Evening News

Argentina boss hints at World Cup U-turn as Lionel Messi addresses retirement plans

Argentina hero Messi, 35, scored twice and lifted the trophy which had eluded him in his remarkable career after one of the best games of all time

Daily Mirror

Messi Vows to Keep Playing for Argentina National Team

He isn’t done playing for his country just yet.

Sports Illustrated

Messi wins World Cup, strengthening his case as football's GOAT

After finally winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi made his strongest case yet to be considered soccer’s greatest player of all time.

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Fan’s 2022 World Cup Prediction From Seven Years Ago Goes Viral

While everyone was waiting to find out the winner in real time, one fan apparently already knew.

Sports Illustrated

Luis Diaz sends six-word message to Lionel Messi following World Cup triumph

Lionel Messi won the World Cup on Sunday after a thrilling final against Argentina

Liverpool Echo

Didier Deschamps and Hugo Lloris react to "painful" World Cup final loss to Argentina

France gave it all, including a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick, in a bid to beat Argentina in the World Cup final but it was Lionel Messi who came up trumps in an historic encounter

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi shuts down Argentina retirement talk with national team pledge after World Cup glory

The 35-year-old finally added international football's prestigious trophy to his CV in an epic Qatar final.

Daily Record

Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win all over the globe as Diego Maradona remembered

Argentina fans have been pictured celebrating all over the world after their side edged out defending champions France in the World Cup final after a tense penalty shootout

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi has one last big career challenge and Liverpool are one of the few teams that can stop him

Lionel Messi finally secured World Cup as Argentina defeated France in Sunday's final

Liverpool Echo

Argentina fans erupt with joy after Messi wins 'best ever World Cup final'

Argentina lifted the World Cup in 2022 after a nail-biting final in Qatar, with icon Lionel Messi marking a record 26th appearance at a World Cup game with a stunning victory

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Lionel Messi's first words after Argentina win World Cup final plus retirement decision

Argentina came out on top in a riveting, jaw-dropping World Cup final, meaning that Lionel Messi has finally reached the pinnacle of football after winning everything else during a glittering career

Evening Standard

Didier Deschamps admits virus in France camp had an impact on World Cup final loss to Argentina

France coach Didier Deschamps revealed the sickness bug which swept through his squad ahead of the World Cup final may have had a "physical and psychological impact" on his players during the dramatic defeat to Argentina on penalties.

The Independent UK

Didier Deschamps deflated as France lose final after coming ‘back from the dead’

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in 97 seconds to take the match to extra time but Argentina prevailed on penalties

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi insists he will NOT retire from international football after Argentina win World Cup

Lionel Messi has revealed he does not intend to retire from international football after Argentina’s dramatic World Cup final victory.

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The Guardian - UK

Kylian Mbappé leads French frenzy after Didier Deschamps rolls the dice

Striker exploded into life to drag his side back into the contest – but the madcap game was proof that France’s plan had failed

The Guardian - UK

Qatar World Cup ends with greatest final and a coronation for Lionel Messi

Messi’s sublime brilliance elevated divisive World Cup into one of the great sports stories as France lost on penalties

Belfast Live

Argentina World Cup winner gives Co Antrim village extra reason to celebrate

Argentina beat France in a thrilling World Cup final on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

‘Like paradise’: Argentina erupts in celebration of World Cup win

Streets of central Buenos Aires are a cacophony of yelling and horns after shootout victory against France

Sports Illustrated

ESPN Questioned for Messi Graphic After Argentina’s World Cup Win

Not sure what they were going for with this one.

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo view on whether Lionel Messi’s World Cup win finally ends GOAT debate

Cristiano Ronaldo had already been asked whether winning the World Cup would enhance his legacy as Lionel Messi bowed out of the tournament with a winners medal

Manchester Evening News

Alan Shearer explains how Man City ace Julian Alvarez helped Lionel Messi shine for Argentina during World Cup

Man City striker Julian Alvarez has registered four goals and one assist at the tournament in Qatar.

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