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REVEALED: What Lionel Messi whispered to himself before decisive World Cup Final penalty (video)

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African streamers’ top 10 favourite teams of the World Cup

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Lionel Messi: The greatest goal of his career

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REVEALED: What Lionel Messi whispered to himself before decisive World Cup Final penalty (video)

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African streamers’ top 10 favourite teams of the World Cup

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Lionel Messi: The greatest goal of his career

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World Cup: Lionel Scaloni’s DESPERATE plea to Messi in 2016

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 11:45

This little throwback involving Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni and his namesake, some guy called Messi, is incredibly touching.

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World Cup final: The Piers Morgan prediction that went horribly wrong

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 11:28

Piers Morgan has made a habit out of making terrible predictions, and here’s his call in the World Cup final that blew up in his face.

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Soccer World Cup 2022

Argentinians eager to welcome Messi and World Cup team

By Agence France-Presse19-12-2022 11:11

Lionel Messi and his teammates set off for Argentina with the most coveted prize in football as millions of compatriots waited to welcome them home.

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Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup 2022: A tribute to Argentina’s unsung soaring seagull

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 10:38

Lionel Messi is getting the plaudits for Argentina‘s World Cup win, but there’s an underrated star we need to talk about.

Lionel Messi World Cup 2022
Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup winner Lionel Messi stands alongside Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt and Tom Brady

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 10:30

Lionel Messi wasn’t even born yet when Argentina last won the World Cup, now he’s their eternal hero. He always was and always will be.

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Soccer World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi: The Greatest?

By AFP19-12-2022 09:38

For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi’s right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over.

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Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup 2022 news roundup: All the best stories you might have missed

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 09:30

Messi’s career by numbers and net worth, Mbappé scintillating stats and the most wholesome Messi family images you’ll ever see.

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Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup Final Gallery: Best pics

By James Richardson19-12-2022 09:18

After Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick ensured the game ended equal at 3-3 after extra time, Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to victory.

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Soccer World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi: Net worth and PSG salary

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 08:56

Lionel Messi wasn’t even born yet when Argentina last won the World Cup in 1986. He’s broken their long drought.

Lionel Messi
Soccer World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi not ready to retire yet, to continue Argentina career

By James Richardson19-12-2022 08:39

Lionel Messi promised to keep representing his nation even after achieving his lifelong goal of winning the World Cup

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Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Relive the best images, memories and moments

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 08:21

FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar will be forever remembered as the time when Africa made the final four. It will also be fondly cherished for its stunning upsets, and the time that Lionel Messi ended a 36-year World Cup drought for his beloved Argentina.

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Lionel Messi: World Cup winner’s mind-boggling career in numbers

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 08:00

Lionel Messi, by winning the World Cup, has completed his own personal set of accolades. Take a closer look.

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Kylian Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot

By Garrin Lambley19-12-2022 07:10

France’s Kylian Mbappe won the World Cup Golden Boot award after scoring a hat-trick in Sunday’s final defeat by Argentina on penalties.

Lionel Messi World Cup 2022
Soccer World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi makes statement on his Argentina future: ‘I love football, it’s what I do.’

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 06:41

Lionel Messi has made a big statement on the immediate future for him in an Argentina jersey.

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Soccer World Cup 2022

Argentina take a moment to ‘bask in the glory’ of World Cup win

By James Richardson18-12-2022 23:14

After the World Cup final was decided on penalties Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni encouraged his countrymen to bask in the glory.

France
Soccer World Cup 2022

France coach laments ‘cruel’ defeat to Argentina

By James Richardson18-12-2022 22:59

France coach Didier Deschamps has lamented a cruel end to his team’s incredible World Cup run.

Lionel Messi celebrates World Cup with his mother
Soccer World Cup 2022

Mama Messi: Lionel celebrates World Cup win with his mom

By Mariette Adams18-12-2022 22:47

Watch the touching moment when Lionel Messi’s mother, Celia María Cuccittini, runs onto the field and engulfs him after the World Cup final.

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Soccer World Cup 2022

Argentina star: ‘It was our destiny to suffer’

By James Richardson18-12-2022 22:44

Argentina star and penalty shootout hero Emiliano Martinez believes that his team needed to suffer to make their victory that much sweeter.

Croatia
Soccer World Cup 2022

Croatia star sparks bidding war after World Cup heroics

By James Richardson18-12-2022 22:06

Real Madrid and Chelsea are said to be among the clubs battling it out to sign Croatia star Josko Gvardiol.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

WATCH: Messi finally lifts the World Cup [video]

By Mariette Adams18-12-2022 22:03

Watch the wholesome moment when Lionel Messi, widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, hoists the prestigious World Cup trophy.

Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

Will Cristiano Ronaldo retire after World Cup debacle?

By James Richardson18-12-2022 21:49

Without a club and fresh off World Cup heartbreak could Cristiano Ronaldo be set to retire from the game?

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Soccer World Cup 2022

Elon Musk tweets up a storm at FIFA World Cup final in Qatar

By Garrin Lambley18-12-2022 21:45

South Africa-born Elon Musk was in the stands to witness the 2022 FIFA World Cup final – and tweeted up a storm.

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Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup: How much did Argentina win for victory in Qatar?

By Garrin Lambley18-12-2022 21:27

FIFA announced the prize money for the 32 participating nations who contested the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Soccer World Cup 2022

MESSI’S reaction the MOMENT Argentina won the World Cup

By Mariette Adams18-12-2022 21:17

Check out Lionel Messi’s initial reaction the moment he realised Argentina won the World Cup after a thrilling final against France in Qatar.

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Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi wins Player of the Tournament

By James Freemantle18-12-2022 20:54

Lionel Messi wasn’t even born yet when Argentina won their last World Cup crown. Now, he’s captained them to glory and ascended to his own football heaven.

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