Kick Off: Benzema retires from France; Vote for AF MVP & Best XI starts

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OFFICIAL: Benzema announces his retirement from international football

Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football after missing France's run to the World Cup final.

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Kylian Mbappe may ask Paris Saint-Germain for exit on return from World Cup

Kylian Mbappe will head on his holidays after an exhausting World Cup ended in the most bitter fashion for the France team. When he returns to his home country, he might be about to drop a hammer on Paris Saint-Germain.

Canadian rapper Drake lost $1 million after placing a bet on World Cup final

He shared it on his social media accounts. If he would have called it right Drake would have won 22.7 crores

France return from Qatar after final heartbreak, as Deschamps prepares for talks

France have been pictured on their way home from Qatar the morning after losing the World Cup final.

Mbappe proven extremely dangerous with 69 touches in the opp. box ahead of Messi

10 players with most touches in the opp. box in the World Cup 2022: Mbappe, Messi & Musiala proven dangerous, while Mbappe had 69 touches ahead of Messi & Musiala in the stats.

Lionel Messi’s wife pens a heartfelt note after Argentina’s triumph

Thank you for teaching us to never give up, says Antonella Roccuzzo.

Lionel Messi calls Luis Suarez from dressing room of World Cup celebrations

Argentina were luxuriating in their celebrations in the dressing room following their third World Cup victory. Everyone wanted their photo with Lionel Messi of course, but he still found the time to speak to one of his closest friends.

What Lisandro Martinez did at full-time in Argentina vs France World Cup final

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez showed his class as he consoled teammate Raphael Varane after Argentina won the World Cup by beating France in Sunday's final.

10 players with most tackles in the World Cup 2022: TOP 3 are far ahead

Only three players made 20+ tackles at the 2022 World Cup.

Argentina second in new FIFA rankings as England remain in fifth and Morocco shoot up

Argentina were crowned champions of the world as they beat France in dramatic fashion on Sunday but, according to FIFA, they are still second to their great rivals Brazil.

The brilliant way Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez celebrated World Cup win at 6am

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez continued with his World Cup celebrations by taking on Argentina teammate Cristian Romero at computer game FIFA 23 in the early hours.

A moment's silence for Kylian Mbappe: How Argentina celebrated World Cup win

Argentina's players and staff danced on tables, leapt into bins, cavorted with a $10 million dollar cheque and held a “moment of silence” for Kylian Mbappe in their wild celebrations after Sunday's World Cup final victory.

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Mbappe posts defiant three-word message after devastating World Cup final loss

Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence after France's agonising World Cup final defeat against Argentina, insisting that his side will bounce back to challenge for more silverware.

Neymar risks angering Kylian Mbappe after posting 'congratulations' message to Lionel Messi

Neymar has risked angering Kylian Mbappe with a post congratulating Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Lionel Messi on winning the World Cup.

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti: Ronaldo will NOT play in Middle East

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti can't see Cristiano Ronaldo continuing his career in the Middle East.

Bitter French press claim Argentina's third World Cup final goal SHOULDN'T have been allowed

The French media have desperately claimed that Argentina's third goal in the World Cup final should not have been allowed to stand due to multiple Argentina substitutes running onto the pitch before Lionel Messi's strike crossed the line.

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In Depth

World Cup most BIZARRE moments from Qatar: Ronaldo's snack stash & Messi's cape

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was highlighted by Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi's dazzling performances, not to mention Argentina's thrilling Finals win over France.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

VIDEO: These Argentina celebrations got out of hand 😂😂😂  (via kunaguero/IG)