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Argentina celebrating after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

French minister calls Argentina 'inelegant winners'

French Sports Minister  Amelie Oudea-Castera on Friday accused Argentine players of being "inelegant winners" and "vulgar" for mocking her country's star Kylian Mbappe after winning the World Cup final.

Kylian Mbappe of France is consoled by President of France Emmanuel Macron

'Offside'?: Macron stirs critics with World Cup final role

From leaping from his seat in the VIP box to consoling crestfallen players on the pitch, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a wide-ranging performance at the World Cup final that was not to everyone's taste.

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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 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.

Kylian Mbappé of France with Lionel Messi of Argentina

PREVIEW: Fifa World Cup FINAL: France v Argentina

SABC Sport previews the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 Final between France and Argentina, which will be broadcast live on SABC Sport Channels, SABC Radio Stations and sabcsport.com

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Erik Ten Hag compares Marcus Rashford to Kylian Mbappe

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has always seen "huge potential" in Marcus Rashford and believes he is a similar player to Kylian Mbappe.

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