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Messi Has Doubts about Playing 2026 World Cup at Age 39

Lionel Messi may be in doubt as to whether he’ll be still playing for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup but he’s sure about one thing: he wants Lionel Scaloni to stay on as head coach until then, regardless. The 35-year-old Messi led Argentina to the title in Qatar last…

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Emiliano Martinez labelled "a toddler" by Argentina boss after World Cup celebrations

Emiliano Martinez's was criticised after Argentina's World Cup victory for making a lewd gesture in the trophy presentation and for mocking France superstar Kylian Mbappe

Daily Mirror

Messi Greater than Maradona, Says Argentina Coach Scaloni

Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time, Argentina's World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni has said. "If I have to choose one I choose Leo, I have something special with him. He is the best of all time although Maradona was also great," Scaloni…

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Manchester United taking long-term view over Alejandro Garnacho contract and development

Real Madrid are keen to move if an extension cannot be agreed but the teenager has 18 months left to run on his present deal

The Independent UK

What do we want to see from the Premier League restart?

Our writers look ahead to the rest of the season, as Boxing Day ushers in a strange new sequence in the Premier League campaign

The Independent UK

Enzo Fernandez has shown Liverpool how to solve their midfield issue and coach's comments prove it

Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders praised Argentina's World Cup winning midfield during his press conference previewing the match with Manchester City

Liverpool Echo

Sergio Aguero forgot about Lionel Messi World Cup bet which pocketed him £7,000

Sergio Aguero won big after betting on Lionel Messi to be crowned as the player of the tournament at the World Cup - but the former Manchester City ace forgot all about the wager

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Fresh Salt Bae footage shows controversial chef teasing Argentina star's child

Celebrity chef Salt Bae has sparked more outrage online after the FIFA VVIP was spotted antagonising Cristian Romero's child during Argentina's World Cup celebrations

Irish Mirror

Argentina forced to take to helicopter after being greeted by millions in World Cup return

The Argentina squad have gone on an open-top bus parade around Buenos Aires after returning home following their World Cup win in Qatar, with Lionel Messi showing off the trophy

Irish Mirror

Lionel Messi 'overtakes' Cristiano Ronaldo in world record that ends GOAT debate

World Cup news: Messi fans show love for newly crowned world champion after Argentina beat France in Qatar.

Football London

Lionel Messi and four Argentina stars narrowly avoid serious injury during World Cup winners' parade

Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates landed at Ezeiza International Airport in the capital of Buenos Aires shortly after 2am local time

Irish Mirror

Lionel Messi and four Argentina stars almost suffer serious injury during World Cup winners' parade

Lionel Messi carried the World Cup trophy onto an open-top bus after arriving back in Buenos Aires, but there was almost a serious accident during the victory parade

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi and Argentina return home to heroes welcome as thousands of fans line streets

Lionel Messi has brought the World Cup back to Buenos Aires, where thousands of supporters have waited up through the night to line the streets for their return following their success in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Will Continue To Play Few Games As World Champion, Would Not Retire: Lionel Messi

After helping Argentina win the 2022 World Cup in a stunning penalty shootout victory over France on Sunday, Lionel Messi has said he would not retire from international football. Read on for details:

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France 24

Argentina’s World Cup winners return home ahead of welcome party

Argentina’s World Cup winners led by captain Lionel Messi returned home from Qatar in the early hours of Tuesday morning ahead of a welcome party in the nation's capital.

Evening Standard

Greatest ever Lionel Messi finally gets closure with World Cup trophy he most craved

As Gonzalo Montiel begins his run-up, Lionel Messi glances to the heavens and seems to ask something of the deities above.

The Guardian - UK

Shape-shifting, energy and youth: how Scaloni transformed Argentina

Faced with a crisis after losing the opening game against Saudi Arabia, Argentina’s manager made bold changes which paid off

Wales Online

Is Lionel Messi retiring after World Cup win with Argentina?

The football superstar finally added a World Cup to his trophy record with Argentina after a thrilling final against France

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Emiliano Martinez's penalty shootout mind games, hidden taunt and "despicable" blast

WORLD CUP 2022: Aston Villa shot-stopper Emiliano Martinez took centre stage again for Argentina as they edged out France on penalties to win an epic final at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday

Los Angeles Times

Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique and controversial tournament in Qatar

DOHA, Qatar — A World Cup that opened with a beer ban ended with a champagne toast. A tournament that started with a call for cultural sensitivity finished with a cultural icon being celebrated.

Daily Mirror

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni burst into tears immediately after penalty that won World Cup

Argentina won their third World Cup by beating France at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday - with manager Lionel Scaloni winning his third trophy since taking charge in 2018

The Independent UK

Lionel Scaloni: The caretaker who became a World Cup winner and facilitator of Messi’s dreams

The Argentina manager found the right balance in his team to achieve what many before had failed to do, and his own journey was just as extraordinary

The Independent UK

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni ‘saving a spot’ for Lionel Messi at next World Cup squad

The Albiceleste boss will keep a place for his legendary captain moving forward

The Independent UK

Argentina’s final act of combativeness after World Cup defined by it

The World Cup win was delivered by one divine player and a squad built on defiance

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi rules out playing at 2026 World Cup after captaining Argentina to 2022 glory

Lionel Messi has ruled out the prospect of playing at the 2026 World Cup after captaining Argentina to glory in Qatar.

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