Was Argentina-France the greatest final ever? Or a dull game with a great finish? Readers have their say, and our columnist holds his ground.
Category: Messi, Lionel
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The Premier League Is Back, With Quite an Act to Follow
The Premier League will play on Boxing Day because the Premier League always plays on Boxing Day. But the title race changed over the World Cup break.
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Top Sports Highlights of 2022
From behind-the-back improvisation on a tennis court to dazzling performances at the Olympics, the year offered plenty of highlights — and some lowlights, too.
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81 Minutes in, Two Big Goals and One Big Rewrite
The Times’s chief soccer correspondent hoped for a “boring” World Cup final. He didn’t get one.
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World Cup Homecoming Brings Argentina to a Halt
Crowds thronged the streets of Buenos Aires as Argentina’s men’s national team took a 50-mile victory lap to celebrate its third World Cup title.
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Qatar Got the World Cup It Wanted
In the end, after a tournament shadowed by controversy since the host rights were awarded, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.
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Watch All the Goals From the Incredible World Cup Final
Argentina and France each scored two goals in regulation, both scored once in extra time, and Argentina won in a penalty shootout, 4-2. See all the highlights from Telemundo and Fox.
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Behind Argentina’s World Cup Magic, an Army of Witches
France might have its star Kylian Mbappé, but Argentina has hundreds of “brujas” casting spells to protect Lionel Messi and the rest of its national squad.
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Kylian Mbappé Is Ready to Make Messi’s Moment His Own
The France and Argentina stars are teammates at Qatar-owned Paris St.-Germain. But when they collide in the World Cup final, both have much to gain, and a lot to lose.
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Kylian Mbappé Is Ready to Make Messi’s Moment His Own
The France and Argentina stars are teammates at Qatar-owned Paris St.-Germain. But when they collide in the World Cup final, both have much to gain, and a lot to lose.
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It’s the World Cup Souvenir Everyone Wants. Getting One Is the Hard Part.
A game-worn Lionel Messi jersey is the most coveted collectible in Qatar. Good luck getting hold of the one (or two) he wears in the World Cup final.