Traditional Arab robe worn by Lionel Messi to collect World Cup raises eyebrows
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Gary Lineker and Pablo Zabaleta were left baffled by the sight of Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup in a…
Today at the World Cup: Messi cements place in history as Argentina lift trophy
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Lionel Messi cemented his place in the football pantheon as he led Argentina to a dramatic World Cup final victory…
Argentina boss Scaloni ‘saving a spot’ for Lionel Messi in next World Cup squad
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Head coach Lionel Scaloni promised to “save a spot” for Lionel Messi in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad after…
Didier Deschamps deflated as France lose final after coming ‘back from the dead’
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Didier Deschamps was gutted after holders France came “back from the dead” only to lose on penalties in an emotional…
Argentina’s World Cup win a ‘perfect story’ for Lionel Messi – Pablo Zabaleta
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Former Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta was close to tears after watching Lionel Messi lead his country to World Cup glory.…
Argentina victory sees South America and Europe maintain grip on World Cup
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Goal records fell and South America and Europe remained the World Cup’s dominant forces as Argentina edged out France…
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and the 2022 World Cup award winners
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After a thrilling final saw Argentina beat France on penalties, the awards for the 2022 World Cup were also announced.…
Glory for Messi, Germany protest and Dave the cat – Qatar World Cup in pictures
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The 2022 World Cup was a tournament full of thrills, spills, controversy and contention that ended with Lionel Messi’s…
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup appearances record en route to glory in Qatar
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Lionel Messi broke the record for the most World Cup appearances as he inspired Argentina to victory against France in…
How it happened: Argentina and France put on World Cup final classic
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Argentina won the World Cup 4-2 on penalties following a breathless 3-3 draw with France.
Here, Football Mad looks through…
Argentina’s World Cup win completes the career set for Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph is the culmination of one of the most astounding careers the game has ever…
Lionel Messi’s last World Cup dance inspires Argentina and sets him apart
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He is inevitable.
Lionel Messi’s individual saga to conquer the globe came to pass on the edge of a…