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Lionel Messi's private Argentina promise reveals new retirement plan after World Cup 2022 win

Lionel Messi had previously dropped a massive hint that he would not play another World Cup match after this year but fresh claims have indicated he may return in 2026

Daily Mirror

World Cup awards: the Guardian team at Qatar 2022 give their verdicts

From Messi to Morocco’s heroics, via a seven-a-side against Roy Keane, our writers and photographer share their memories

The Guardian - UK

Messi’s Supporting Cast Set the Stage for Argentina to Shine

While the Albiceleste legend won the Golden Ball, a stalwart keeper and a veteran group of gritty midfielders laid the groundwork for success in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated

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Analysis: Six key takeaways from the Qatar World Cup

From the end of Messi’s wait for glory to the first Arab tournament, and the mixing of politics and sports.

Al Jazeera

Greatest ever Lionel Messi finally gets closure with World Cup trophy he most craved

As Gonzalo Montiel begins his run-up, Lionel Messi glances to the heavens and seems to ask something of the deities above.

Evening Standard

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

An explosion of hope and joy engulfs the nation after their team, led by Messi, won the World Cup on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

World Cup Final view from Argentina: We all felt Diego Maradona’s presence as Lionel Messi joined pantheon

This was our first World Cup since Diego Maradona died, but it felt like he was here. It’s hard to explain, but it was like he was taking care of us.

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Manchester United have got the best of Argentina in Lisandro Martinez

Lisandro Martinez is Man United's fifth World Cup winner and his conduct on and off the pitch at the tournament has been exemplary.

Manchester Evening News

Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique and controversial tournament in Qatar

DOHA, Qatar — A World Cup that opened with a beer ban ended with a champagne toast. A tournament that started with a call for cultural sensitivity finished with a cultural icon being celebrated.

Los Angeles Times

Tiger Woods' assessment of 'stupid' Lionel Messi rings true after World Cup triumph

Woods was competing at the PNC Championship with son Charlie while Messi cemented himself as perhaps the greatest footballer ever in the World Cup final against France

Daily Mirror

‘Diego is smiling now’ - Pele hails Lionel Messi for emulating idol Diego Maradona with World Cup triumph

Pele led the tributes to Lionel Messi and said Diego Maradona was smiling down on him after the Argentina star joined the World Cup immortals.

Evening Standard

World media hail Messi, Mbappé after 'most exciting final' in World Cup history

In the wake of Argentina’s World Cup victory, world media praised the “heroic” efforts of French star Mbappé and ran out of superlatives for Lionel Messi, crowned as the “god of football”.

France 24

The legacy is complete: Lionel Messi steps out of Maradona's shadow once and for all

1978 - Daniel Passarella, 1986 - Diego Maradona, 2022 - Lionel Messi. The legacy is complete.

The Times of India

Pele's message to Lionel Messi and Argentina after World Cup win - "Diego is smiling now"

Lionel Messi helped end his country's wait for a World Cup and Brazilian icon Pele has paid tribute to Argentina's success as he referenced the late great Diego Maradona

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France 24

‘We needed this’: Fans across Argentina celebrate after epic World Cup victory

Argentines let loose on Sunday and streets across the country became places of celebration after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties.

The Times of India

Lionel Messi: The greatest of all time?

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

ABC News

Lionel Messi's parallels with Diego Maradona and other images that define the World Cup final

The poetic parallels between Argentina's greatest players, plus the joy and pain of a penalty shootout. These are the images that define the World Cup final.

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.

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Miami Herald

World Cup is over. Debate should be, too. Lionel Messi is the Greatest of All Time

It is so incredibly rare in today’s age of overhyped sporting events that a championship game lives up to its buildup. Sunday’s World Cup final delivered – and then some.

France 24

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.

Daily Mirror

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

Liverpool Echo

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

The Independent UK

Argentina pay tribute to Diego Maradona during World Cup trophy celebrations

German Pezzella carried a shirt in honour of the late Argentina legend, who guided the nation to the trophy in 1986 – their most recent triumph until Sunday

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi joins immortals Diego Maradona and Pele as Argentina beat France in World Cup Final for the ages

History made, destiny fulfilled, immortality secured - and what a game in which to do it.

Daily Mirror

Greatest ever World Cup final makes you feel sorry for people who don't like football

ARGENTINA 3-3 FRANCE (ARGENTINA WIN 4-2 ON PENALTIES): Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the trophy he has craved above all others in a thrilling World Cup final

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