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Bruno Guimaraes

Eddie Howe backs Bruno Guimaraes to bounce back from World Cup woes

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is hoping Bruno Guimaraes can shake off his World Cup disappointment to continue his great form for the club.

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappea

Passing the torch - how Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe dominated the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe pushed each other to new heights at the World Cup.

Lionel Messi and Alexis Mac Allister celebrate

Alexis Mac Allister: 'Humble' Lionel Messi is greatest player in history

Alexis Mac Allister rates Lionel Messi as the best player in history after he lifted the World Cup with Argentina.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni promises to save a spot for Lionel Messi in his 2026 World Cup squad

Head coach Lionel Scaloni promised to “save a spot” for Lionel Messi in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad after the captain finally got his hands on football’s most coveted trophy.

France Head Coach Didier Deschamps reacts after being defeated by Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France

Deschamps to decide on future but outlook bright for Mbappe's France

Didier Deschamps said he would wait before deciding whether to remain as coach of France in the wake of their World Cup final defeat, but the future prospects remain bright for a side brimming with young talent and led by Kylian Mbappe.

Lionel Messi wins the World Cup at last

Tributes pour in for Lionel Messi as football celebrates one of its greatest's biggest achievements

Former Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta was close to tears after watching Lionel Messi lead his country to World Cup glory, while praise for the forward came in from all over the world.