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Kylian Mbappe's rousing half-time speech that inspired a great comeback by France in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final has been revealed. The Paris Saint-Germain forward, who turned 24 on Tuesday, became only the second men's player in football history to score a hat-trick in the World Cup final after England's...

Lionel Messi stated ahead of Sunday's final that it would be his final World Cup match, but it seems he could make a u-turn and appear in 2026, as revealed by his countryman Jorge Valdano. The Argentina legend was part of the team that lifted the World Cup trophy in...

Both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have climbed into the top 10 goal scorers in World Cup history following their standout performances in Qatar. Mbappe finished the tournament as top goal scorer, lifting the Golden Boot after netting eight goals, including a hat-trick in the final - which was only...

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been labelled as "big flop" of the 2022 FIFA World Cup by 1990 winner Lothar Matthaus. The Germany and Bayern Munich legend ripped into Ronaldo for his behaviour at and before the tournament in Qatar. Two days ahead of the tournament, Piers Morgan had published a...

Lionel Messi was handed a special 'royal robe' before lifting the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy, with many wondering why. It was the biggest moment of his career. Messi, 35, had finally won the FIFA World Cup trophy and was ready to present it to the world. However, FIFA president, Gianni...

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has insisted the Albiceleste will keep a spot for Lionel Messi at the 2026 FIFA World Cup should he decide he wants to play. Messi, 35, will be 39 during the next World Cup which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States. He...

Brazil superstar Neymar has sent a congrats message to his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Lionel Messi. The Argentina captain lead his country to their third World Cup title after 1978 and 1986. The Albiceleste beat France 4-2 on penalties, with the game heading into penalties after both sides couldn't be separated after...

Lionel Messi has announced that he will not retire from playing for Argentina after lifting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The 35-year-old lead Argentina to their third World Cup title after 1978 and 1986, scoring a brace in the final. However, the match had to go into penalties after Kylian Mbappe's...

Lionel Messi picked up several individual awards after guiding Argentina to their third FIFA World Cup title. The Albiceleste beat France in Sunday's final, with Messi capping a superb tournament to lift his first ever Jules Rimet trophy. It was a final of the ages, with six goals scored between the...

Argentina and France have announced their starting XIs for today's 2022 FIFA World Cup final. All eyes will be glued on tvs across the world, as 1978 and 1986 winners Argentina take on 1998 and 2018 champions France. The defending champions could only become the third nation to defend their title...