Argentina vs France player ratings: Kylian Mbappe heroics but Lionel Messi finally wins World Cup final
2 years ago

Argentina vs France player ratings: Kylian Mbappe heroics but Lionel Messi finally wins World Cup final

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Argentina have ended their 36-year wait to become world champions, having beaten France on penalties 4-2 following a 3-3 draw after extra time in the World Cup final in Qatar. The South Americans started much the better side and earned a deserved lead when Lionel Messi tucked away a penalty following a foul on Angel Di Maria. That sent the game to extra time and it was Messi again thought he had the final say, scuffing in a close-range finish - only for Mbappe to net yet another late penalty, send the match to spotkicks - with Gonzalo Montiel scoring the decisive one. Hasn’t had a great World Cup and he was one of those well off the pace in the first half.

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‘I saw Messi. I was still so angry…’: Mbappe lifts lid on relationship with Argentina star, claims ‘we broke the ice…’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘I saw Messi. I was still so angry…’: Mbappe lifts lid on relationship with Argentina star, claims ‘we broke the ice…’

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi departed PSG on a disappointing note in the summer of 2023. During the 2022 World Cup, Messi and Argentina came up against Kylian Mbappe’s France in the final in Qatar. During a recent interview on French television, Mbappe was asked about the World Cup final, and how he reacted to Messi’s presence in PSG training after the loss. …

France and Argentina players FIGHT on the pitch in 30-man brawl after hosts win Olympic quarter-final before clashes continue down the tunnel - as grudge match descends into farce amid racism storm
4 months, 3 weeks ago

France and Argentina players FIGHT on the pitch in 30-man brawl after hosts win Olympic quarter-final before clashes continue down the tunnel - as grudge match descends into farce amid racism storm

Daily Mail  

Friday's quarter-final between France and Argentina in the men's Olympic football tournament was followed by a huge melee on the field. Hosts France, managed by Thierry Henry, won the game 1-0 to set up a clash with Egypt in the last four thanks to an early goal by Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. https://t.co/ZcXhJta6wq — Tekkers Foot August 2, 2024 Both …

France beats Argentina 1-0 to reach Olympics men’s soccer semifinals. Skirmish after final whistle
4 months, 3 weeks ago

France beats Argentina 1-0 to reach Olympics men’s soccer semifinals. Skirmish after final whistle

Associated Press  

BORDEAUX, France — An early goal was enough for France to beat Argentina 1-0 and reach the men’s soccer semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Friday, in a match where fighting broke out between the players immediately after the final whistle. It wasn’t necessary.” As France fans continued celebrating, stewards and a handful of riot police formed a ring around …

Argentina restores wounded pride by beating France for the first time in 8 years
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina restores wounded pride by beating France for the first time in 8 years

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina beat France 33-25 for the first time in eight years with a powerful pride-restoring performance in their second rugby test on Saturday. They blew a 21-10 halftime lead and fell behind 25-21, but while France prop Georges-Henri Colombe was in the sin-bin, the pack engineered two tries finished by replacement prop Thomas Gallo. Antoine Hastoy’s …

France survive as Ronaldo goes quietly into the night
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France survive as Ronaldo goes quietly into the night

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: It wasn’t till the penalties that the dizzying, dazzling array of attacking talent came to the fore. France are among the top four teams without having scored from open play in over 500 minutes and, as per Opta, 86 non-penalty shots. Including a World Cup final in Germany where they had come to grief against a goal post, France …

Lionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals with shoot-out win over Ecuador
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals with shoot-out win over Ecuador

Firstpost  

In the penalty shoot-out, Lionel Messi missed the opening kick, chipping against the bar, but Argentina recovered to win the shoot-out 4-2 and storm into the semi-finals. Argentina qualified for the 2024 Copa America semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out win over Ecuador on Friday. In the penalty shoot-out, Lionel Messi missed the opening kick, chipping against the bar, but goalkeeper …

Lionel Messi scores rapid goal as Argentina down Australia in Beijing friendly
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi scores rapid goal as Argentina down Australia in Beijing friendly

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi and German Pezzella scored for Argentina against Australia in a friendly in Beijing. Lionel Messi scored after barely a minute as he guided Argentina to a 2-0 friendly win over Australia in Beijing on Thursday evening. Lionel Messi scored the fastest goal of his career against Australia today ⚡️🔥 pic.twitter.com/hu5FjJee8C — SPORTbible June 15, 2023 Messi and fellow …

Captain Mbappe gets a winning start as France beats Netherlands 4-0
1 year, 8 months ago

Captain Mbappe gets a winning start as France beats Netherlands 4-0

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe marked his first game as France captain on Friday with two goals and an assist as the World Cup finalists romped to a 4-0 win against a depleted Netherlands side in a Euro 2024 qualifier in Paris. Mbappe has succeeded long-standing France skipper Hugo Lloris and the new era got off to a flying start as the Paris …

WATCH: Lionel Messi Moved to Tears as Argentina Fans Serenade Team Ahead of Panama Win
1 year, 9 months ago

WATCH: Lionel Messi Moved to Tears as Argentina Fans Serenade Team Ahead of Panama Win

News 18  

FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi was left teary-eyed with joy as the devoted Argentine populace gathered together at the Monumental to welcome the champions back to their homeland for their first game since the epic win in Qatar that engraved their name in the annals of football history. Lionel Messi in tears 😢What a moment as Argentina welcomes back …

Argentina Predicted XI vs Panama in first match since World Cup win
1 year, 9 months ago

Argentina Predicted XI vs Panama in first match since World Cup win

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and his Argentina team will play their first football match after beating France to lift the World Cup in Qatar last December. File Photo: Lisandro Martinez of Argentina poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup winning trophy during the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail …

Lionel Messi eyes goal milestone in first Argentina game since World Cup triumph
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi eyes goal milestone in first Argentina game since World Cup triumph

The Hindu  

Having fulfilled a lifetime dream, Lionel Messi will get to celebrate with Argentina’s fans on Thursday as they play their first match after winning the World Cup in Qatar last year. The last time Messi scored more than one goal in a game was in December’s World Cup final against France, where Argentina won on penalties to claim the trophy …

Messi regrets controversy vs Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2022
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi regrets controversy vs Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2022

The Hindu  

World Cup winner Lionel Messi regretted his testy exchanges with the Netherlands coach and players during their controversial quarterfinal in Qatar, he said in an interview aired on Monday. He also said “Messi did not touch the ball” in the semifinal between the teams in the 2014 World Cup; Argentina also won that tie in a penalty shootout. “I don’t …

Messi regrets controversy against Dutch at the World Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi regrets controversy against Dutch at the World Cup

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — World Cup winner Lionel Messi regretted his testy exchanges with the Netherlands coach and players during their controversial quarterfinal in Qatar, he said in an interview aired on Monday. He also said “Messi did not touch the ball” in the semifinal between the teams in the 2014 World Cup; Argentina also won that tie in a penalty …

Hockey World Cup: France, Argentina play out thrilling 5-5 draw; Australia decimates South Africa
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup: France, Argentina play out thrilling 5-5 draw; Australia decimates South Africa

The Hindu  

Hat-trick hero Nicolas della Torre’s penalty corner conversion in the dying seconds saved 2016 Olympic champion Argentina’s blushes as it secured a 5-5 draw against a spirited France in a nail-biting Pool-A contest of the Hockey World Cup at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Friday. In a closely-fought duel that witnessed a goal apiece from either side in …

Lionel Messi, Argentina face disciplinary action after FIFA opens proceedings due to FIFA World Cup trophy celebration
1 year, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi, Argentina face disciplinary action after FIFA opens proceedings due to FIFA World Cup trophy celebration

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi reigned supreme in Qatar last year as Argentina claimed glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, defeating France in the final. Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy. In a tightly contested final, Argentina first took the lead in the 23rd-minute through their captain Messi, who converted a penalty after Angel Di Maria was …

Messi scores in 1st game after World Cup as PSG wins
1 year, 11 months ago

Messi scores in 1st game after World Cup as PSG wins

Associated Press  

PARIS — Lionel Messi scored in his first game since leading Argentina to the World Cup title as French league leader Paris Saint-Germain beat Angers 2-0 on Wednesday. In Strasbourg, forward Alexis Claude-Maurice gave Lens an 11th-minute lead but five minutes later Strasbourg led after goals from midfielder Sanjin Prcic and veteran striker Kevin Gameiro. Fourth-place Rennes fell five points …

World Cup winner Lionel Messi returns to PSG with a guard of honour, Watch
1 year, 11 months ago

World Cup winner Lionel Messi returns to PSG with a guard of honour, Watch

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi was given a guard of honour by his teammates at the training ground, before being presented with a small trophy by PSG’s sporting director. Paris: Seventeen days after guiding Argentina to an epic World Cup final victory over France, Lionel Messi reported back to work on Wednesday, his French club Paris Saint-Germain announced. The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon d’Or …

Mbappé haunted by France loss, not bitter toward Argentina
1 year, 11 months ago

Mbappé haunted by France loss, not bitter toward Argentina

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappé may always be haunted by France's loss in the World Cup final, but says he bears no bitterness over the way Argentina celebrated and won't let the defeat hold him back with Paris Saint-Germain. He carried a doll with Mbappé's face on it while standing alongside teammate Lionel Messi as Argentina paraded the trophy back home. "The most …

Mbappé haunted by France loss, not bitter toward Argentina
1 year, 11 months ago

Mbappé haunted by France loss, not bitter toward Argentina

Associated Press  

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé may always be haunted by France’s loss in the World Cup final, but says he bears no bitterness over the way Argentina celebrated and won’t let the defeat hold him back with Paris Saint-Germain. He carried a doll with Mbappé’s face on it while standing alongside teammate Lionel Messi as Argentina paraded the trophy back home. …

Kylian Mbappe Haunted by World Cup Final Loss but Harbours No Bitterness Towards Argentina
1 year, 11 months ago

Kylian Mbappe Haunted by World Cup Final Loss but Harbours No Bitterness Towards Argentina

News 18  

Kylian Mbappé may always be haunted by France’s loss in the World Cup final but says he bears no bitterness over the way Argentina celebrated and won’t let the defeat hold him back with Paris Saint-Germain. He carried a doll with Mbappé’s face on it while standing alongside teammate Lionel Messi as Argentina paraded the trophy back home. “The most …

Mbappe says will ‘never’ get over World Cup heartbreak
1 year, 11 months ago

Mbappe says will ‘never’ get over World Cup heartbreak

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. “I think I’m never going to get over it,” Mbappe said, speaking 10 days after he scored a hat-trick in the final against Argentina which the South …

World Cup Final Referee Debunks Claims Lionel Messi's Second Goal Should Have Been Disallowed
1 year, 11 months ago

World Cup Final Referee Debunks Claims Lionel Messi's Second Goal Should Have Been Disallowed

News 18  

Argentina did manage to get the better of France in the final battle to win the FIFA World Cup for the third time. The French media, following Argentina’s final victory, claimed that Lionel Messi’s second goal should have been disallowed as two substitutes were on the pitch before the ball could cross the goal line. Now, Szymon Marciniak, the referee …

World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits back at French fans, media for claims of biases
2 years ago

World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits back at French fans, media for claims of biases

The Hindu  

Szymon Marciniak, the referee who officiated the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, retorted at accusations of biases against France for not disallowing Argentina’s third goal. In the Qatar World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium, Argentina prevailed over France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after both teams were tied at 3-3 in extra time. It wrote, “An additional person was …

Emiliano Martinez faces probe, France FA files complaint over Kylian Mbappe taunts after World up win
2 years ago

Emiliano Martinez faces probe, France FA files complaint over Kylian Mbappe taunts after World up win

The Hindu  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who also won the Golden Glove, has been subject to a probe after Noel Le Graet, the president of the French Football Federation, confirmed that he has lodged a formal complaint with Argentina Football Association over the goalkeeper’s taunts of Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe’s behavior has been exemplary.” Martinez mocked France star Mbappe during the …

Argentina v France final the best match of FIFA World Cup
2 years ago

Argentina v France final the best match of FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 seemed to have seen everything till December 17 — late equalisers from wily free-kick routines, bizarre celebrations and players being sent off during penalty shootouts. Kylian Mbappe, who had become the youngest player since Pele to score in a World Cup final four years ago, started the comeback. The 23-year-old converted the penalty to become …

Emiliano Martinez trolls Kylian Mbappe again during FIFA World Cup celebrations in Argentina
2 years ago

Emiliano Martinez trolls Kylian Mbappe again during FIFA World Cup celebrations in Argentina

The Hindu  

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez took yet another swipe at France star Kylian Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick in the Qatar World Cup final but lost the trophy to Argentina. As Argentina celebrated its first World Cup victory in 36 years, Martinez held a moment of silence for Mbappe in the dressing room. And then on Tuesday, during Argentina’s return to …

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Lionel Messi won the ultimate prize and completed football
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Lionel Messi won the ultimate prize and completed football

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi stood, his hands on hips, face screwed in concentration, as he took a moment before beginning proceedings for Argentina in the penalty shootout against France in Sunday’s World Cup final. “I said previously that God was going to grant me this and I don’t know why but I felt it was going to be this time.” Ever since …

WATCH: Mbappe starrer French team receive rousing welcome after FIFA World Cup final loss against Argentina
2 years ago

WATCH: Mbappe starrer French team receive rousing welcome after FIFA World Cup final loss against Argentina

India TV News  

FIFA World Cup 2022: After suffering a nail-biting loss to Lionel Messi's Argentina, Kylian Mbappe starrer French football team has landed in the home nation. Even though Les Blue lost the final, they displayed great determination and brilliance throughout the competition and received a rousing welcome from their supporters. The French team supporters gathered at a square in Central Paris …

Was Lionel Messi's second goal in finals invalid? netizens have FIFA officials under scanner
2 years ago

Was Lionel Messi's second goal in finals invalid? netizens have FIFA officials under scanner

India TV News  

In a historic feat that unfolded on December 18, 2022, at the Lusail Stadium as Argentina sealed a nail-biting thriller to win the World Cup for the third time in World Cup history. More than anyone else, it was a special moment for Lionel Messi, who tasted World Cup success for the first and probably for the last time. Interestingly, …

Argentina's Emiliano Martinez Mocks Mbappe, Asks For 'A Minute Of Silence' During Celebrations
2 years ago

Argentina's Emiliano Martinez Mocks Mbappe, Asks For 'A Minute Of Silence' During Celebrations

ABP News  

Argentina vs France Highlights: Lionel Messi-starrer Argentina on Sunday won their third ever World Cup trophy as the Copa America 2021 winners outclassed two-time World Cup winners France 4-2 on penalties in FIFA World Cup final at jam-packed Lusail Iconic Stadium. France striker Kylian Mbappe scored a dream hat-trick in the final but his heroics went in vain which saw …

‘Crazy and cruel’: Newspapers in France react to World Cup final defeat
2 years ago

‘Crazy and cruel’: Newspapers in France react to World Cup final defeat

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Newspapers in France have reacted with pride to …

FIFA World Cup 2022: When Universe Boss Chris Gayle watched football boss Lionel Messi clinching glory
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: When Universe Boss Chris Gayle watched football boss Lionel Messi clinching glory

India Today  

Universe Boss Chris Gayle was at the scene of action of the FIFA World Cup final as the former West Indies watched Lionel Messi realising his World Cup dream live from the Lusail Stadium in Doha on Sunday, December 18. The World Cup final was a star-studded affair at the state-of-the-art Lusail Stadium as cricket greats, including Gayle and Ravi …

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

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

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi and his Argentina team-mates have celebrated …

'Should that be allowed?': Fans cry foul over Messi's controversial goal, highlights referees' huge blunder in WC final
2 years ago

'Should that be allowed?': Fans cry foul over Messi's controversial goal, highlights referees' huge blunder in WC final

Hindustan Times  

Argentina and France played a blockbuster finale at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, which the former won 4-2 on penalties after the match ended tied at 3-3. Fans cry foul over Messi's controversial goal in FIFA World Cup final The Argentine legend broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute, then went to add another …

Watch: Emiliano Martinez ruthlessly mocks Mbappe with 'minute of silence' act in Argentina's FIFA World Cup celebration
2 years ago

Watch: Emiliano Martinez ruthlessly mocks Mbappe with 'minute of silence' act in Argentina's FIFA World Cup celebration

Hindustan Times  

Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was later awarded the Golden Glove award as well for his efforts in the tournament, showed true sportsmanship when he comforted Kylian Mbappe after La Albiceleste beat France in the final at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday. But Martinez showed his true colours during Argentina's wild dressing room celebration where he mocked …

Argentina vs France, Messi vs Mbappe: How the chaos of the greatest ever World Cup final unfolded
2 years ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. How Argentina would shut down Mbappe and France’s left side was thought …

Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup final shatters 25-year-old Google search records, confirms CEO Sundar Pichai
2 years ago

Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup final shatters 25-year-old Google search records, confirms CEO Sundar Pichai

Hindustan Times  

Argentina claimed their third FIFA World Cup title on Sunday, when they defeated France 4-2 in the penalty shootout after playing a 3-3 draw at the end of regular and the extra 30 minutes. Lionel Messi holds the World Cup trophy with teammates It was Argentina, who took an early lead, after they were awarded a penalty for a foul …

Watch: Argentina GK Emiliano Martinez's colossal last-minute wonder save that forced penalty shootout in FIFA WC Final
2 years ago

Watch: Argentina GK Emiliano Martinez's colossal last-minute wonder save that forced penalty shootout in FIFA WC Final

Hindustan Times  

Argentina lifted their third FIFA World Cup title on Sunday after the side defeated France 4-2 in a dramatic final at the Lusail Stadium. Messi scored two goals and calmly slotted the penalty in the shootout after the first 120 minutes saw a see-saw of emotions, with France successfully chasing down Argentina's lead twice. Emiliano Martinez Kylian Mbappe drew France …

Vamos, Vamos Argentina: What the World Cup victory means for cash-starved Argentina
2 years ago

Vamos, Vamos Argentina: What the World Cup victory means for cash-starved Argentina

Firstpost  

Argentina’s nail-biting victory against France in the final of the World Cup hasn’t just cemented Lionel Messi’s legacy. It also provides the South American nation, which is currently seeing record inflation and political instability, with hope and vigour for a new dawn “Aguante Argentina ” was the loudest cheer erupting from Buenos Aires when Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez saved one …

Watch: How Argentina defeated France in the final to clinch FIFA World Cup title
2 years ago

Watch: How Argentina defeated France in the final to clinch FIFA World Cup title

Firstpost  

FIFA World Cup final: Watch all the goals and the penalty shootout as Argentina beat France to clinch the trophy. Lionel Messi’s long wait for a FIFA World Cup title came to an end on Sunday as Argentina defeated France 4-2 in the penalty shootout after the final at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar ended 3-3 after normal time. I …

Kolkata fans hit the streets to celebrate Argentina's FIFA World Cup win. Watch
2 years ago

Kolkata fans hit the streets to celebrate Argentina's FIFA World Cup win. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The streets of Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal were awash in blue and white as Argentina supporters burst into joy after the Lionel Messi-led South American country emerged as the FIFA World Cup champions in a sensational final on Sunday. Kolkata: Argentina fans celebrate after Lionel Messi scores a goal at the FIFA World Cup 2022 final match. …

Argentina incredibly recreate epic Diego Maradona moment for Lionel Messi after FIFA World Cup win as picture goes viral
2 years ago

Argentina incredibly recreate epic Diego Maradona moment for Lionel Messi after FIFA World Cup win as picture goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi basked in glory as Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Sunday. In what turned out to be a tightly-contested final, Argentina first took the lead in the 23rd-minute with Messi capitalising on a penalty after Angel Di Maria was fouled in the box by Ousmane Dembele. …

From Messi to Mbappe: Who won Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Golden Glove awards after dramatic Argentina vs France final?
2 years ago

From Messi to Mbappe: Who won Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Golden Glove awards after dramatic Argentina vs France final?

Hindustan Times  

Adding his name next to Pele and Diego Maradona in the pantheon of the beautiful game's greatest players, Argentina talisman Lionel Messi finally lifted the FIFA World Cup title after a dramatic penalty shootout between Argentina and defending champions France in Qatar on Sunday. Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, Lionel Messi and France's Kylian Mbappe, from left to right, …

Watch: Lionel Messi falls, breaks down as cameras capture exact moment Argentina captain realised he won FIFA World Cup
2 years ago

Watch: Lionel Messi falls, breaks down as cameras capture exact moment Argentina captain realised he won FIFA World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Argentina produced a phenomenal performance to lift their third FIFA World Cup title on Sunday, defeating France 4-2 via penalty shootout at the Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi shined for the side as scored two goals throughout the 120 minutes of the game, and calmly slotted the penalty in the back of the net in the shootout. His teammate Gonzalo Montiel …

Lionel Messi's hometown of Rosario basks in glory after Argentina win World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Lionel Messi's hometown of Rosario basks in glory after Argentina win World Cup 2022

India Today  

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the streets of Rosario, Lionel Messi's hometown, after Argentina won their third World Cup title after beating France, the defending champions, 4-2 on penalties after drawing 3-3 after extra time. Argentina's three goals in the World Cup final against France were all scored by Rosario natives, including Messi, who came up from local …

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Argentina on empathic win, commiserates France after hard-fought defeat
2 years ago

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Argentina on empathic win, commiserates France after hard-fought defeat

India TV News  

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi congratulated Argentina after their football team clinched the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Sunday in a mouth-watering contest. After the match, PM Modi was seen taking to Twitter where he congratulated Alberto Fernández’s Argentina while he also commiserated with France who ended as second best. Lionel Messi led Argentina to a stunning World Cup …

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side
2 years ago

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side

Deccan Chronicle  

Lusail: Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick seemingly from out of nowhere to electrify the World Cup final, he ended the tournament as the leading scorer with eight goals, and he still missed out on winning a second straight title. Mbappé scored a second penalty in extra time, about 10 minutes after Messi had given Argentina the lead again in …

From Sachin Tendulkar to Sunil Chhetri, here's how Indian athletes showered praises for Messi after World Cup
2 years ago

From Sachin Tendulkar to Sunil Chhetri, here's how Indian athletes showered praises for Messi after World Cup

India TV News  

The roller coaster ride of FIFA 2022 final ended with Argentina defeating France on penalties. The match which was Lionel Messi's final game at the tournament was an absolute thriller in which both teams scored 3 goals each and the result went down to penalty shootout. However, Messi's last dance was no less than a fairy tale with the 35-year-old …

There is finally something new to say about Lionel Messi, World Cup winner
2 years ago

There is finally something new to say about Lionel Messi, World Cup winner

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. So though you can try to find a new angle – you …

Messi wins World Cup to push claim to be soccer’s GOAT
2 years ago

Messi wins World Cup to push claim to be soccer’s GOAT

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — After finally winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi made his strongest case yet to be considered soccer’s greatest player of all time. Even in Messi’s homeland of Argentina, Diego Maradona remains, for many, the country’s ultimate soccer icon after captaining the national team to the 1986 World Cup title. Messi is a seven-time winner of the Ballon …

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