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Lionel Messi rules out playing at 2026 World Cup after captaining Argentina to 2022 glory

Lionel Messi has ruled out the prospect of playing at the 2026 World Cup after captaining Argentina to glory in Qatar.

Evening Standard

Gary Neville accuses UK government of 'terrifying nurses' during World Cup final

The Manchester United legend criticised the government's handling of striking workers

Manchester Evening News

France fans riot in Paris after World Cup defeat as armed police pelt them with tear gas

Armed officers were seen striking fans with batons with around 14,000 police officers deployed across France for the World Cup final against Argentina

Daily Mirror

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Why Lionel Messi was forced to cover Argentina shirt with Qatari bisht during trophy lift

Lionel Messi was given a Qatari bisht by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani before lifting the World Cup for Argentina

Daily Mirror

This World Cup should be remembered for its racism. But Qatar is not the victim

The misery of migrant workers involved in staging the tournament is plain to see. No amount of spin can cover up the structural racism involved

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2022: Kylian Mbappe beats Lionel Messi to win Golden Boot

France's Kylian Mbappe (8) secured the Golden Boot thanks to a hat-trick in the final of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, but ended up on the losing side. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Jamie Carragher sends Liverpool reminder after World Cup final claim

The World Cup final in Qatar is being touted as the greatest game of all time, but Jamie Carragher can think of another one.

Liverpool Echo

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Cristian Romero, Harry Kane, Richarlison, Hugo Lloris - Tottenham's World Cup winners and losers

The World Cup has come to a close in Qatar and it's time to reflect on what the winter tournament brought for Tottenham Hotspur and its players

Football London

Watch: Ravi Shastri does impromptu commentary for FIFA World Cup final from the stands

Former India cricket captain and Head Coach Ravi Shastri's 'tracer bullet' commentary switched loyalties for a one-off occasion from cricket to football on Sunday. Shastri, who was in Qatar for the final, burst into an impromptu commentary stint for a few minutes from the stands.

The Times of India

Monday briefing: How Argentina secured the World Cup in perhaps the greatest final ever

In today’s newsletter: Lionel Messi secured his legacy as one of the greatest football player’s ever at a tournament which has been a triumph of sportwashing for Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Emir of Qatar on National Day

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Sunday Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad on the occasion of his country’s national day. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a cable to the Emir on the occasion. He wished him sincerest congratulations and good health and the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The meaning behind the robe given to Lionel Messi at the World Cup

The bisht was placed on Messi by the Emir of Qatar at the handing over of the trophy

The Independent UK

Robe given to Messi as ‘mark of honour’ leaves some World Cup fans fuming

But the 'honour' was lost among some critics and observers who thought it was an attempt by Qatar to upstage Argentina's sensational win

Wales Online

Pussy Riot members detained at World Cup final, activists say

Members of Russia's Pussy Riot band were detained on Sunday after trying to storm the pitch at the World Cup final in Qatar to protest the war in Ukraine, the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the oppression of women in Iran, activists said.

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The Independent UK

Lionel Messi and Argentina sing ‘I don’t care what the f*****g journalists say’ in front of World Cup media

Argentina’s players were first heard chanting the song at the national press at last summer’s Copa America

The Independent UK

Messi given traditional robe to lift World Cup as ‘mark of honour’ from Qatar

The bisht was placed on Messi by the Emir of Qatar at the handing over of the trophy.

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.

Daily Mirror

England win trophy at World Cup despite crashing out at quarter-final stage

England were nowhere near the 2022 World Cup final but Gareth Southgate's side were still commended for their efforts by FIFA as the tournament in Qatar drew to a close

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The Independent UK

World Cup beset by controversy comes to an end with thrilling match-up

Lionel Messi’s side takes home trophy from Qatar, a country that had its own goals for tournament

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

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.

Al Jazeera

Tears of relief and joy as Messi lifts World Cup for Argentina

Waves of euphoria sweep through Argentina fans after dramatic victory over France makes them champions for a third time.

The Guardian - UK

Mixed reaction as Lionel Messi draped in Arab cloak before lifting World Cup

Lionel Messi was draped in a black bisht – a traditional men’s cloak in the Arab world – by the emir of Qatar as Argentina’s captain prepared to lift the trophy

Wales Online

Vulgar podium gesture from World Cup winner leaves Gary Lineker stunned on live TV

Emiliano 'Emi' Martinez helped Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar and also claimed the Golden Glove award

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