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World Cup 2022: who won the prize for 'soft power'?

After four weeks, 64 games and more than a decade of controversy, Argentina has won the Fifa men’s World Cup in Qatar. And as Lionel Messi and his teammates celebrate victory over France, another competition has also reached its conclusion – the battle for “soft power”.

The Conversation

The legacy is complete: Lionel Messi steps out of Maradona's shadow once and for all

1978 - Daniel Passarella, 1986 - Diego Maradona, 2022 - Lionel Messi. The legacy is complete.

The Times of India

France fans riot in Paris after World Cup defeat as armed police pelt them with tear gas

Armed officers were seen striking fans with batons with around 14,000 police officers deployed across France for the World Cup final against Argentina

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Biden's bullish 2024 talk does little to tamp down chatter

President Joe Biden toasted a reelection campaign with his French counterpart

The Independent UK

‘We fought until the end’: French World Cup fans sing Les Bleus

“Les Bleus made us dream,” President Emmanuel Macron said after France’s dramatic World Cup final loss to Argentina.

Al Jazeera

‘Very sad’ Macron congratulates Argentina for World Cup win

French President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated Argentina and Argentines for their win over France in Sunday’s World Cup final

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe's genius lit up World Cup final but couldn't derail Lionel Messi's destiny

From a long way out at this tournament, this felt like Messi’s destiny and that he arrived there via an astonishing game of football and a penalty shoot-out just made it even more compelling - and even more agonising for Mbappe, whose Golden Boot will be the least gilded consolation…

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Kylian Mbappe consoled by French president Emmanuel Macron after World Cup loss

Kylian Mbappe scored a sensational hat-trick for France in their thrilling World Cup final clash with Argentina, but it couldn't prevent Lionel Messi and co from taking home the trophy

Daily Mirror

‘You Let Us Dream’: French See World Cup Glory Slip Away

Dismayed French football fans stared blankly at television screens in bars and lounges around the nation after Argentina snatched a penalty shootout victory in Sunday's World Cup final. In the packed Belushi sports bar in Paris, some stood still, shaking their heads in disbelief at a match that was all…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Emmanuel Macron: France president consoles players after World Cup final loss to Argentina

Macron took to the pitch in Qatar’s Lusail Stadium to speak to and hug French players, moments after they lost a penalty shootout against Argentina

The Independent UK

Karim Benzema makes his feelings clear on France after brutal snub and statement

France were without Karim Benzema for their World Cup final clash with Argentina, as the Ballon d'Or winner snubbed an invitation from French president Emmanuel Macron to come to Qatar

Daily Mirror

Paul Pogba pictured with Gianni Infantino at World Cup final after late U-turn

France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba was not initially expected to support his compatriots in Qatar, with his club side keen for him to stay away from the World Cup final

Daily Mirror

Elon Musk, Macron, Khabib, Djokovic and the biggest names attending 2022 Qatar World Cup final

World Cup news: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe weren't the only stars present at Lusali Stadium with a number of celebrities including Elon Musk spotted in attednance

Football London

France to return restored Ivorian drum stolen by colonial settlers

Restoration works on the Djidji Ayôkwé, or "talking drum", have now been completed in Paris. The artefact, stored at the Quai Branly museum, is ready to be returned to Côte d'Ivoire under a restitution plan promised by President Emmanuel Macron.

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The Guardian - UK

2022 World Cup final: Argentina 3-3 France (aet, 4-2 on pens) – as it happened

Kylian Mbappé scored only the second hat-trick in World Cup final history, but it wasn’t enough to deny Lionel Messi his destiny. Scott Murray was watching

Al Jazeera

From president on down, France revels before World Cup final

‘I’m backing the France team, and I think that the French are too,’ President Emmanuel Macron said.

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema brutally snubs France president after "awkward" Didier Deschamps response

Karim Benzema received an invite from France president Emmanuel Macron to travel to Qatar on Sunday on a private jet having missed the World Cup finals through injury

Asharq Al-Awsat

Moroccan, French FMs Declare End to ‘Visa Crisis’

Morocco and France announced on Friday the resumption of normal consular activity between them. “We will work to revive cooperation mechanisms between our countries,” Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said at a joint press conference with his French counterpart, Catherine Colonna, in Rabat. “We've taken measures with our Moroccan partners…

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Radio France Internationale

France lays on major security operation ahead of World Cup final

Some 14,000 police officers will be on duty across France on Sunday to guarantee security as Les Bleus take on Argentina in the World Cup final, the Interior Ministery said Friday.

Radio France Internationale

EU adopts historic plan for minimum 15 percent tax on multinationals

The European Union has adopted a plan for a global minimum 15 percent tax on multinational businesses, after leaders gave final approval following months of wrangling. France welcomed a decision that has been years in the making.

France 24

Why EU leaders are upset over Biden's Inflation Reduction Act

EU leaders are looking for ways to counter aspects of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that they fear will unfairly discriminate against European firms. With the IRA giving generous subsidies and priority access to American businesses, the EU is now considering a subsidy program of its own.

The Independent UK

Macron returns to Qatar for love of sport, despite criticism

French President Emmanuel Macron is about to jet off to Qatar for the second time in a week, despite broad concerns about the emirate’s human rights and environmental record

Radio France Internationale

French court will not reopen case of anti-apartheid activist killed in Paris

A French court has dismissed a request to reopen an investigation into the assassination of Dulcie September. The former member of the African National Congress was shot to death in 1998 in Paris. The family had sued the state for gross negligence.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco King Congratulates Macron, Hails Performance of Moroccan Football Team

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI held a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron following Wednesday’s 2022 World Cup semi-finals match between France and Morocco. Mohammed congratulated Macron for France's triumph which has put the team into the World Cup final. The call came on the eve of the visit of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron to Call on Putin over Ukraine Strikes, Nuclear Plant Safety

French President Emmanuel Macron said he will call on his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to stop bombing civilians in Ukraine and to finalize a safety plan for Europe's largest nuclear reactor. "The most urgent issue today is to continue to call for a truce on the bombings and drone attacks,"…

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