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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Lusail stadium - The Untold Story

Real Madrid sweep aside Pachuca to lift FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar

Europe’s most successful club overcome Mexico’s Pachuca 3-0 at Lusail Stadium to win FIFA’s new look global club crown.

Al Jazeera

Real Madrid vs Pachuca live stream: How to watch the Intercontinental Cup final

Wednesday sees the final of the Intercontinental Cup at Qatar's Lusail Stadium – here's all the information on how to watch Real Madrid vs Pachuca for free, online, on TV, and worldwide.

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FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024: Teams, match schedule, Mbappe news

FIFA’s new-look club competition will see Real Madrid play in the final at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium on December 18.

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A simple guide to the AFC Asian Cup 2023 stadiums

A quick look at the nine stadiums that will host the 2023 Asian Cup matches in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

FIFA finally respond to Salt Bae gatecrashing pitch and breaking World Cup rules

Celebrity chef Salt Bae caused controversy after entering the field of play as Argentina's players celebrated their World Cup final victory over France at Lusail Stadium

Daily Mirror

Qatar’s forgotten migrant workers stuck in a ‘prison where you can work’

The migrant labour camps in Qatar are harsh places and feel in a different universe from the Lusail Stadium

The Guardian - UK

Photos: Argentina beats France on penalty kicks to win the 2022 World Cup

Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory over France in the World Cup finals on Sunday, Dec. 18. See photos from the close match and fans' reactions to the game's outcome.

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Salt Bae slammed for breaking FIFA World Cup trophy rules and pulling Rihanna stunt

Salt Bae had his hands on the World Cup trophy after Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties at Lusail Stadium as Lionel Messi lifted the accolade for the first time

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi joins exclusive club of World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d'Or winners

Seven-time Ballon d'Or-winner Lionel Messi finally won the World Cup on Sunday after Argentina defeated champions France on penalties at Lusail Stadium in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni burst into tears immediately after penalty that won World Cup

Argentina won their third World Cup by beating France at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday - with manager Lionel Scaloni winning his third trophy since taking charge in 2018

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi 'the GOAT': Twitter goes berserk after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win

In what is now regarded as the 'Final for the Ages', Argentina, led by the iconic Lionel Messi, defeated defending champions France on penalties in an epic evening at the Lusail Stadium to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Times of India

Maradona moment for Messi as Argentina beat France; heartbreak for hat-trick hero Mbappe

LUSAIL STADIUM: Lionel Messi had waited years, ages, millennia too maybe, to be anointed the greatest. He didn't need the World Cup to prove it. But like every other child in this world -- you, me, Maradona -- he wanted it.

The Times of India

Man Utd teammates Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane share moment after World Cup final

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez took time out from Argentina's wild World Cup celebrations to comfort Raphael Varane after France lost out on penalties at the Lusail Stadium

Irish Mirror

Kylian Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot award, beating Messi

Mbappe scored eight goals, including three against Argentina on Sunday in an exhilarating final at Lusail Stadium.

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Emmanuel Macron: France president consoles players after World Cup final loss to Argentina

Macron took to the pitch in Qatar’s Lusail Stadium to speak to and hug French players, moments after they lost a penalty shootout against Argentina

The Conversation

Looking back on the 2022 FIFA World Cup: A tournament of surprises and controversy

After a month of football, the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar has concluded with Argentina beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after drawing 3-3. Record numbers of fans were expected to watch the nail-biting final match at the Lusail Stadium just outside of the Qatari capital Doha.

Evening Standard

Argentina player ratings vs France: Lionel Messi cements legacy while Angel Di Maria proves worth the gamble

Lionel Messi made history for himself and Argentina by lifting the country’s third World Cup at Lusail Stadium.

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe snatches World Cup Golden Boot from Lionel Messi after final drama

Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final to win the Golden Boot despite rival Lionel Messi also scoring twice for Argentina at the Lusail Stadium

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Finally. Lionel Messi leads Argentina over France to win a World Cup championship.

Argentina beat defending-champion France in the final. It's the third World Cup title for Argentina but the first for Messi - the only trophy he hadn't won in his storied and remarkable career.

The Independent UK

‘Embarrassing’: World Cup final plays out in front of thousands of empty seats

Qatar’s Lusail Stadium hosted Sunday’s final between Argentina and France

Daily Mirror

BBC decide against showing closing ceremony as ITV include it in World Cup final coverage

Viewers on BBC One were not shown the closing ceremony of the Qatar World Cup, which took place at the Lusail Stadium ahead of kick-off between Argentina and France

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema brutally 'cut off' contact with France staff after World Cup decision

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema is part of France's squad for the World Cup in Qatar but is not expected to be at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday for the final against Argentina

The Independent UK

World Cup final referee: Who is Argentina vs France official Szymon Marciniak?

Who is the official in the middle for the final at Lusail Stadium?

Al Jazeera

World Cup closing ceremony: Time, venue, performers

Almost 90,000 are expected to attend Sunday’s closing ceremony at Lusail Stadium followed by the France-Argentina match.

The Independent UK

World Cup glory beckons – the key talking points ahead of the final

Argentina and France are eyeing glory at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday.

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