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

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

Al Jazeera  

Argentina won the World Cup after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time. November 22 : Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia shocked Argentina with two second-half goals in their opening Group C World Cup match, marking the first upset of the tournament. November 26 : Argentina 2-0 Mexico Superb goals by Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez earned Argentina a 2-0 win over Mexico in a pulsating atmosphere at the Lusail Stadium, breathing new life into Messi’s World Cup campaign. Messi broke the deadlock in the 64th minute, arrowing a low shot through a crowd of defenders into the corner, equalling Diego Maradona’s Argentina record of 21 matches and eight goals at the World Cup. December 9 : Argentina 4-3 pens Netherlands Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic, testy quarterfinal at Lusail’s Iconic Stadium to set up a semifinal against Croatia, after their World Cup quarterfinal finished 2-2 after extra time.

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Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification
1 month ago

Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi equalled the United States great Landon Donovan's record for most assists in international football as Argentina defeated Peru 1-0 to inch closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification on Wednesday. At a full house at La Bombonera, Lautaro Martinez scored from a Messi assist to consolidate Argentina's top position in South American qualifying with 25 points from …

Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil
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1 month ago

Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil

New Indian Express  

MONTEVIDEO: A magnificent volley from Lautaro Martinez was enough to give world champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru while Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Uruguay in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. Argentina's eighth win from 12 games leaves them on 25 points at the top of the table, five points ahead of …

Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona
1 month ago

Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona

Al Jazeera  

A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night, with the striker’s goal moving him level with Diego Maradona as the country’s fifth all-time scorer. The 27-year-old Inter Milan forward notched his 32nd international goal 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Frustrated Argentina suffers shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Frustrated Argentina suffers shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay

The Hindu  

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. Argentina took the lead 11 minutes into the game when Enzo Fernandez’s deep pass found Lautaro Martinez, whose thunderous shot was initially ruled out for offside, but …

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina suffer shock defeat vs Paraguay, Brazil draw
1 month, 1 week ago

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina suffer shock defeat vs Paraguay, Brazil draw

India Today  

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Vinicius Jºnior endured frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday, as both teams faced setbacks in crucial matches. Despite Lautaro Mart­nez's early goal in the 11th minute, awarded after a video review, Paraguay quickly leveled through a spectacular bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria in the 19th minute. Brazil's Vinicius Jºnior also endured …

What happened in last five Brazil vs Argentina matches before FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?
1 year, 1 month ago

What happened in last five Brazil vs Argentina matches before FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?

The Hindu  

Brazil and Argentina, two of the biggest national sides in world football are about to clash horns after two years in the FIFA 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers on November 22. Here is what happened in the last five matches between Brazil and Argentina: Brazil 0-0 Argentina; November 2021 - FIFA World Cup Qualifier Argentina’s Lionel Messi challenged by Brazil’s Gerson during …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Qatar thrash India to record 3-0 win in crucial game in Bhubaneshwar
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Qatar thrash India to record 3-0 win in crucial game in Bhubaneshwar

India TV News  

Qatar proved their superiority and higher ranking with an easy 0-3 win against India in their second FIFA World Cup 2026 Round 2 Qualifier game on Tuesday, November 21. India head coach Igor Stimac started without a star midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad and the no.1 Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who famously turned out as a hero when both teams last faced …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Messi’s Argentina falls to Uruguay, loses first match since World Cup title
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Messi’s Argentina falls to Uruguay, loses first match since World Cup title

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi could not help Argentina extend its unbeaten streak since its World Cup title. Uruguay beat Argentina 2-0 at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match, its biggest victory so far under new coach Marcelo Bielsa. RELATED: Diaz double fires Colombia over Brazil after kidnap drama Argentina hadn’t lost a competitive match …

Argentina maintains winning start in World Cup qualifiers with 1-0 victory against Paraguay
1 year, 2 months ago

Argentina maintains winning start in World Cup qualifiers with 1-0 victory against Paraguay

The Hindu  

World champion Argentina made it three wins out of three in South American World Cup qualifying with a hard-earned 1-0 win over a determined Paraguay on Thursday. A third-minute goal from Nicolas Otamendi was just enough for Lionel Scaloni’s team, with Lionel Messi coming off the bench in the second half and hitting the woodwork twice. AS IT HAPPENED: Argentina …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Argentina, without Messi, bags comfortable win against 10-man Bolivia
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Argentina, without Messi, bags comfortable win against 10-man Bolivia

The Hindu  

World champions Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday to maintain its winning start to South American World Cup qualifying. AS IT HAPPENED: BOLIVIA VS ARGENTINA HIGHLIGHTS Despite the absence of their talisman, Lionel Scaloni’s side had too much firepower for Bolivia, with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas …

Messi honoured with a statue at South America’s football headquarter
1 year, 8 months ago

Messi honoured with a statue at South America’s football headquarter

The Hindu  

The tributes continue to pour in for Lionel Messi following Argentina’s World Cup triumph. South American football governing body on Monday presented the 35-year-old Argentine star a with statue, which will be placed in the CONMEBOL museum next to those of legendary players Pele and Diego Maradona. Messi also received replicas of the World Cup and the Finalissima trophy, which …

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, 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 …

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 …

FIFA World Rankings: Argentina climbs to second after winning Qatar 2022; Brazil still on top
2 years ago

FIFA World Rankings: Argentina climbs to second after winning Qatar 2022; Brazil still on top

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has just crowned a new champion in Argentina, but that has not stopped Brazil staying out front in the last FIFA/Cola-Cola World Ranking of the year. A Seleção holds a narrow lead over La Albiceleste, which would have jumped ahead of its neighbour and rival had it beaten France in last Sunday’s World Cup …

Argentina Victory Parade Ended Abruptly Due to Massive Crowd as Players Board Helicopter
2 years ago

Argentina Victory Parade Ended Abruptly Due to Massive Crowd as Players Board Helicopter

News 18  

Millions of jubilant fans turned out Tuesday to welcome home Argentina’s World Cup winners led by Lionel Messi, but most were left disappointed when an open-top bus parade had to be abandoned due to the massive crowds, in favour of a hastily organized helicopter tour. Instead, Messi, coach Lionel Scaloni and midfielder Rodrigo De Paul took the World Cup trophy …

Argentina World Cup victory bus parade abandoned for helicopter ride due to packed crowds
2 years ago

Argentina World Cup victory bus parade abandoned for helicopter ride due to packed crowds

Firstpost  

An estimated five to six million people had lined the 30-kilometer parade route, a government source said. Buenos Aires: Millions of jubilant fans turned out Tuesday to welcome home Argentina’s World Cup winners led by Lionel Messi, but most were left disappointed when an open-top bus parade had to be abandoned due to the massive crowds, in favor of a …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia FAQ, matches, goalscorers, Qatar WC journey
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia FAQ, matches, goalscorers, Qatar WC journey

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia was paired in Group C of the Qatar World Cup along with Argentina, Mexico and Poland at the time of the draw. Saudi Arabia qualified for the Qatar World Cup 2022 after finishing as the AFC Third Round Group B winner. How many goals did Saudi Arabia score in the FIFA World Cup 2022? Saudi Arabia scored three …

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party
2 years ago

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party

China Daily  

A fan is seen wearing a Lionel Messi t-shirt with replica of the world cup trophy outside of the Association of Argentinian Football Headquarters ahead of the team arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 19, 2022. BUENOS AIRES - Argentines waited eagerly to welcome home their World Cup heroes on Monday as France's beaten stars arrived back in Paris following …

IN PICTURES | Argentina soccer team celebrate FIFA World Cup 2022 victory with fans in Buenos Aires
2 years ago

IN PICTURES | Argentina soccer team celebrate FIFA World Cup 2022 victory with fans in Buenos Aires

India TV News  

Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 1/7 After their heroic feat at Lusail against France, Argentina welcomed the world champions, their heroes back home on December 20, 2022 Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 2/7 Lionel Messi and his troops clinched Argentina's third World Cup title after a wait of 36 long years. They won their first trophy under the leadership of …

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party
2 years ago

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party

China Daily  

A fan is seen wearing a Lionel Messi t-shirt with replica of the world cup trophy outside of the Association of Argentinian Football Headquarters ahead of the team arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 19, 2022. BUENOS AIRES - Argentines waited eagerly to welcome home their World Cup heroes on Monday as France's beaten stars arrived back in Paris following …

Huge crowds welcome home the Argentina team after its thrilling World Cup victory
2 years ago

Huge crowds welcome home the Argentina team after its thrilling World Cup victory

LA Times  

Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi holds the World Cup trophy aloft as he and coach Lionel Scaloni deplane outside Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Thousands of fans lined up in the wee hours of Tuesday to try to get a glimpse of the victorious Argentine soccer team that won one of the greatest World Cup finals of all time ahead of …

Four reasons why Argentina won
2 years ago

Four reasons why Argentina won

Hindustan Times  

A long wait came to an end on Sunday night when Argentina won the World Cup for a third time, 36 years since their last triumph. Only two players have scored 5+ goals and created 20+ chances in a Fifa World Cup tournament : Diego Maradona in 1986 and Lionel Messi in 2022. Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina, Lisandro …

Photos: Euphoric scenes from Buenos Aires after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win
2 years ago

Photos: Euphoric scenes from Buenos Aires after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win

Hindustan Times  

Photos: Euphoric scenes from Buenos Aires after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win Ecstatic Argentines let loose and took to the streets of Buenos Aires after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties. Throughout the evening, many chanted the name of captain Lionel Messi, often considered the world's greatest soccer player who had long …

Qatar 2022 Showpiece Becomes The Most Viewed FIFA World Cup Ever in India
2 years ago

Qatar 2022 Showpiece Becomes The Most Viewed FIFA World Cup Ever in India

News 18  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is reaching its climax as Argentina face France in the title match at the Lusail Iconic Stadium and the tournament that opened to multiple controversies has become the most watched tournament of its kind in India. On the back of nail-biting contests and riveting upsets, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 held India’s attention with …

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 …

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. …

Argentina Wins FIFA 2022 World Cup: Mohanlal Dubs Final 'Glorious'; Alia Bhatt Sends Lionel Messi Love
2 years ago

Argentina Wins FIFA 2022 World Cup: Mohanlal Dubs Final 'Glorious'; Alia Bhatt Sends Lionel Messi Love

News 18  

What a glorious match it was! Argentina beat France to win the FIFA 2022 World Cup on Sunday night. The team, led by Lionel Messi, beat France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw Sunday to claim a third World Cup title despite Kylian Mbappé scoring the first hat trick in a final in 56 years. Thrilled to have witnessed …

Lionel Messi and Argentina go from defeat against Saudi Arabia to winning 2022 FIFA World Cup
2 years ago

Lionel Messi and Argentina go from defeat against Saudi Arabia to winning 2022 FIFA World Cup

India Today  

Lionel Messi and Argentina’s journey in the 2022 FIFA World Cup has been one of ebbs and flows. Argentina, who came into the 2022 FIFA World Cup on the back of a Copa America triumph, were one of the favorites to lift the prestigious trophy. Messi scored again in extra-time and just when it seemed like Argentina were going to …

‘Pure joy’: Argentina erupts in celebration after World Cup win
2 years ago

‘Pure joy’: Argentina erupts in celebration after World Cup win

Al Jazeera  

An explosion of hope and joy engulfs the nation after their team, led by Messi, won the World Cup on Sunday. “Bien, Argentina, bien,” one man said quietly to himself, as he looked around at the throngs descending on the Obelisco de Buenos Aires – the capital’s iconic landmark – to celebrate the victory. Messi had said before the tournament …

Argentina win World Cup after penalty shootout victory over France
2 years ago

Argentina win World Cup after penalty shootout victory over France

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. He became only the second player in a World Cup final after …

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Watch Lionel Messi's goals against Les Bleus in summit clash at Lusail
2 years ago

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Watch Lionel Messi's goals against Les Bleus in summit clash at Lusail

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi, playing his final World Cup game, converted a penalty in the 23rd minute before scoring again in extra time, putting Argentina ahead on each occasion in the World Cup final against France. Lionel Messi made the final FIFA World Cup game of his career all the more memorable by scoring a brace in a thrilling, high-scoring final against …

World Cup final 2022: The story of the game as Argentina beat France in classic
2 years ago

World Cup final 2022: The story of the game as Argentina beat France in classic

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 won the 2022 World Cup after …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi etches himself into footballing folklore as Argentina lift title in Qatar after 36 years
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi etches himself into footballing folklore as Argentina lift title in Qatar after 36 years

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi sits alongside the eternal Diego Armando Maradona – as comfortably the greatest player of his generation to win his country the World Cup title. The moment when a dream becomes reality 🏆#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 — FIFA World Cup December 18, 2022 By virtue of that, Messi had the ending he so dearly craved. In fact, France registered zero …

Argentina fans go wild after Messi wins the World Cup
2 years ago

Argentina fans go wild after Messi wins the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Jubilant Argentina fans have been flooding the streets of Buenos Aires following their dramatic win on penalties in the World Cup Final against France. Argentina fans have been passionately celebrating their World Cup Final victory across the world French fans react as their side lose on penalties to Argentina in the World Cup final Argentina fans have been passionately celebrating …

FIFA World Cup: Messi’s Maradona moment
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Messi’s Maradona moment

Hindustan Times  

Doha: The aberration that Lionel Messi will end a career without a World Cup will now stay in the realm of fiction. Argentina players celebrate after winning the Fifa World Cup final gainst France. On Sunday, 2-0 to 2-2 in 97 seconds meant Argentina, who were sauntering to their third World Cup title — and the first since that magical …

Lionel Messi to Kylian Mbappe: Who won Golden Boot, Golden Ball and other awards at FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Lionel Messi to Kylian Mbappe: Who won Golden Boot, Golden Ball and other awards at FIFA World Cup 2022

India Today  

After pulsating action for nearly a month, the FIFA World Cup 2022 came to a close with Lionel Messi and Argentina winning the trophy, beating France in one of the most thrilling finals in the history of the competition. FULL LIST OF AWARD WINNERS OF FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 Golden Boot - Kylian Mbappe with 8 goals Golden Ball - …

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Twitter hails 'greatest game' as La Albiceleste give Messi dream farewell
2 years ago

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Twitter hails 'greatest game' as La Albiceleste give Messi dream farewell

Firstpost  

Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after the two sides were locked on 3-3 at the end of half-time, with Lionel Messi scoring a brace in his final World Cup game. Argentina ended a 36-year-long wait and ensured talismanic forward Lionel Messi’s dream finally came true as they beat France on penalties in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final in …

Lionel Messi Wins FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Ball
2 years ago

Lionel Messi Wins FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Ball

News 18  

Lionel Messi won the FIFA World Cup Golden ball for the second time after beating France in the summit clash on Sunday at Lusail Stadium, Doha. Messi, earlier won the golden ball in the 2014 World Cup but it was a bitter-sweet moment for him at that time as his team lost to Germany in the final. FIFA World Cup …

Lionel Messi hugs his kids, dances in joy with teammates after Argentina win FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Lionel Messi hugs his kids, dances in joy with teammates after Argentina win FIFA World Cup 2022

India Today  

Lionel Messi was a content man. Lionel Messi's family watching on the final at the Lusail Stadium Messi scored 7 times in the World Cup in Qatar, 2 of them coming in the final as the Paris Saint-Germain star put the team ahead twice against France in the final. It was a heartwarming moment as Messi celebrated with his teammates …

World Cup 2022 best goals: From Richarlison’s acrobatic effort to Mbappe’s magic moment
2 years ago

World Cup 2022 best goals: From Richarlison’s acrobatic effort to Mbappe’s magic moment

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. Salem Al Dawsari – Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia, Group C Al Dawsari’s …

FIFA World Cup final: How Argentina can beat France in the summit clash
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup final: How Argentina can beat France in the summit clash

Firstpost  

If Argentina are to win the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, here is how they might do it. Lionel Messi stands on the brink of a long-awaited World Cup winner’s medal as Argentina faces defending champions France in Sunday’s final. If Argentina are to win the tournament for the first time since 1986, here is how …

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Lionel Messi has won hearts over the years
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Lionel Messi has won hearts over the years

Op India  

Even considering the galaxy of legends that came before him and made football the beautiful game that it is, Lionel Messi has evoked comparisons with the best in the way that he is admired by his friends and foes in the game. While the weight of woe from the failed conquests that he had been carrying on his shoulders was …

Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique tournament in Qatar
2 years ago

Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique tournament in Qatar

LA Times  

A World Cup that opened with a beer ban ended with a champagne toast. The first World Cup held in the Middle East and the first played in a majority-Muslim country will someday be remembered for many things, but for now there’s no reason to look past Sunday’s epic final, which ended with Lionel Messi finally lifting the 14-inch solid …

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

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

LA Times  

Argentina’s Lionel Messi lifts the trophy after winning the World Cup final match against France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Sunday. “For us in Argentina, it’s something more.” Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during a shootout at the end of the World Cup final match against France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Sunday. …

Photos: Messi and Argentina lift World Cup after win over France
2 years ago

Photos: Messi and Argentina lift World Cup after win over France

Al Jazeera  

Capping off the World Cup career of arguably football’s greatest player, Lionel Messi finally hoisted the trophy after a breathtaking victory over France on penalties. In a battle of the titans at Lusail Stadium on Sunday, Messi scored two goals for the Argentinian side, while Kylian Mbappe carried France with a hat trick, keeping his side in the match right …

Messi’s Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup
2 years ago

Messi’s Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Argentina have won the 2022 World Cup after a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory against France in an astonishing final. The roller-coaster contest was one of the all-time great finals and cemented Argentina captain Lionel Messi’s already glittering legacy, with the 35-year-old guiding his side to their first World Cup win since 1986 – and third overall. He scored two goals …

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