Lionel Messi

Women who exposed their breasts escaped punishment even after getting caught inside the Lusail Stadium after the final between Argentina and France.

Gregorina Victorica, 86, a retiree in Buenos Aires has been cheering Argentina's victory in the soccer World Cup, which has lifted spirits in the South American nation and brought joy to people hard hit by rising prices and economic malaise.

Members of the squad had to be airlifted out of their open-top bus to escape the chaos.

Cristiano Ronaldo was in talks with Marseille before choosing to join Manchester United in 2021. A move to France would have seen the Portuguese star renew his rivalry with Lionel Messi.

The fan was escorted out of the stadium after Argentina's victory over France on Sunday.

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is in hot water for using the Golden Glove trophy in a disrespectful manner.

Cameras kept focusing on Messi's wife during the match and well into the celebrations.

"I want to keep experiencing a few more matches as world champion," Messi said.

Maradona had also inspired that 1986 win, helping Argentina recover after they gave up a 2-0 lead before defeating West Germany 3-2.

Shops across the globe have run out of Messi shirts, causing the manufacturer to step up production.

The Blaugrana are backing their French players for the World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday

The Argentina captain said that he can't take another World Cup in four years' time.

Lionel Messi earned a last shot at World Cup glory after his penalty and a double from Julian Alvarez helped Argentina sweep past Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday and into the final where they will face either holders France or Morocco.

Lionel Messi and Argentina face Croatia in the first semi-final on Tuesday, before 2018 champions France take on giant-killing Morocco on the following day.

The market for fan tokens, a volatile cocktail of crypto and sport, is heating up in the desert of Qatar.

Canelo Alvarez issued a threat to Lionel Messi after seeing the Argentine touch the Mexico jersey with his foot as Argentina celebrated their victory over his homeland at the Qatar World Cup.

Diego Maradona's son says no one should be comparing Lionel Messi to his father, as they are on different planets.

The Argentines endured a shocking defeat against Saudi Arabia in their opening match on Tuesday.

The prediction is based on EA Sports' FIFA 23 videogame simulation.

All charges of fraud and corruption in relation to the player's transfer to Barcelona have been dropped.

Juventus had been knocked out in the last 16 in each of the last three seasons but they have not been eliminated from the Champions League in the group stage since 2013/14.

Lionel Messi, meanwhile, was not nominated for the award this year.

Kylian Mbappe has denied rumours about wanting out of PSG in January after the club failed to keep up promises made in the summer.

Kylian Mbappe is reportedly looking for a way out of Paris Saint-Germain just months after signing a new three-year deal.

Madridistas are not happy to hear that the Frenchman may be looking to finally make the move to the Santiago Bernabeu after snubbing them this summer.

Barcelona are making no secret of their financial problems with sporting director Matheu Alemany confirming that they will keep looking for free transfers in 2023.

The PSG forward will captain Argentina for his final appearance at the prestigious event.

The Argentine's contract with PSG expires at the end of the current season.

The Brazilian was cautioned after his usual goal celebration.

Kylian Mbappe holds all the cards in deciding the length of his stay at Paris Saint-Germain after adding option in new deal.