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Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister

2022 FIFA World Cup breakout stars: A closer look at the next generation of talent

A World Cup which concluded with Argentina’s victory over France on penalties on Sunday saw a number of players enhance their reputation.

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappea

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.

Kylian Mbappe(10) of France is seen with the Golden Boot award during a ceremony after the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final Match between Argentina and France

French team expected to greet fans after World Cup defeat

France's football players are expected to greet fans in Paris on Monday after their defeat to Argentina in an extraordinary World Cup final that has sparked widespread pride in the team.

Lionel Messi and Alexis Mac Allister celebrate

Alexis Mac Allister: 'Humble' Lionel Messi is greatest player in history

Alexis Mac Allister rates Lionel Messi as the best player in history after he lifted the World Cup with Argentina.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni promises to save a spot for Lionel Messi in his 2026 World Cup squad

Head coach Lionel Scaloni promised to “save a spot” for Lionel Messi in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad after the captain finally got his hands on football’s most coveted trophy.

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.