ARGENTINA

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.

19 Dec 2022

Lionel Messi has no plans to retire from international football after winning the World Cup

World Cup winner Lionel Messi is not ready to call time on his glittering international career for Argentina just yet.

19 Dec 2022

Enzo Fernandez, Lionel Messi and Emi Martinez with FIFA World Cup Awards

All the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 individual award winners

Not only did Argentina skipper Lionel Messi help guide the South Americans to their third-ever Fifa World Cup title, the little magician was also crowned the best player at the Qatar showpiece.

18 Dec 2022

Argentina win World Cup on penalties after incredible Qatar final against France

Argentina overcame France on penalties after a riveting World Cup final ended 3-3.

18 Dec 2022

Lloris: 'Adrenaline and excitement' will drive France to World Cup glory

France captain Hugo Lloris believes the "adrenaline and excitement" of a World Cup final will ensure all his team-mates are fit to play, despite illness affecting several members of the squad.

17 Dec 2022

Emiliano Martinez and Lionel Messi target World Cup glory

Emiliano Martinez is ready to fight for World Cup glory alongside Lionel Messi as Argentina take on reigning champions France.