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Lionel Messi hits 800th goal as Argentina celebrate World Cup triumph

Lionel Messi rounded off a night of celebration with his 800th professional goal as Argentina beat Panama 2-0 in their first match since winning the World Cup.

24 Mar 2023

Vieira: Emiliano Martinez's World Cup celebration was a 'stupid decision'

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira believes Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's vulgar gesture at the World Cup was a regrettable decision.

24 Dec 2022

The goalkeeper of the Argentine national team, Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez was received and cheered by a crowd in his hometown, in Mar del Plata, Argentina, on December 22, 2022.

Argentine goalie Martinez gets a hero's welcome in his home town

Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was greeted by a crowd estimated at 100,000 in his home town, Mar de Plata.

23 Dec 2022

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Pep Guardiola congratulates Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi for World Cup victory

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has congratulated Julian Alvarez and former player Lionel Messi following Argentina's World Cup win.

21 Dec 2022

Argentina forced to complete World Cup victory parade in Buenos Aires in helicopters

Argentina's triumphant World Cup-winning squad were forced to complete their victory parade in Buenos Aires with a helicopter flyover after footage appeared to show a fan diving on to their open-top bus.

20 Dec 2022