Kick Off: Argentina stars celebrate their World Cup win on parade

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Top Headlines

Lionel Messi's unique World Cup wake-up🏆

Lionel Messi fulfilled his dream in Qatar. The Argentina No 10 won the World Cup at 35 years old, ending his country’s 36 year wait.

Argentina fans leap into team bus, forcing Messi & co to flee to a helicopter

Argentina's World Cup heroes have had to cut short their open-top bus victory parade and greet jubilant fans from the sky in helicopters after fans threw projectiles and tried to jump on the team's bus.

Emi Martinez continues to taunt Mbappe by holding a doll with his face on it

Argentina's goalkeeping hero Emiliano Martinez has continued to taunt Kylian Mbappe on his birthday by holding a baby doll with the French star's face on it during Argentina's World Cup victory parade around Buenos Aires.

These Things Happen

Messi beats World Record Egg photo to break record for most liked Instagram post

Lionel Messi has a taste for records. He probably is not the most active or centred on his social media presence – aside from promotional posts – but he does now have the most popular Instagram post of all time.

Lionel Messi and Argentina touch down in Buenos Aires after World Cup win

Lionel Messi and Argentina returned as heroes as they were greeted by thousands of fans at Ezeiza International Airport after touching down in Buenos Aires following their stunning World Cup triumph.

First details of rift between Karim Benzema and Didier Deschamps emerge

Karim Benzema’s France career has included 97 caps and 37 goals but it will be remembered for drama.

Adidas RUN OUT of Messi Argentina shirts stuggling to satisfy demand

Adidas have run out of Lionel Messi shirts in Argentina colours following the incredible World Cup triumph over France.

Argentina players react awkwardly as Salt Bae invades World Cup celebrations

They say too many cooks spoil the broth, and that was certainly the case as Salt Bae desperately attempted to join Argentina's World Cup celebrations at the weekend.

Story behind Messi’s ‘lucky’ red ribbon that he wore during World Cup final

During the victory celebrations in the dressing room, Messi was seen wearing the ribbon around his left ankle.

Fans from Kerala, India install Lionel Messi’s cutout in Arabian Sea

The cut-out has been placed among the coral reefs and rock formations around the Wall of Wonder.

What They Say

‘He crossed the line’ – Ian Wright condemns Emiliano Martinez over ‘s***housery’

Ian Wright has condemned Emiliano Martinez over his ‘s***housery’ in the World Cup final and says the Argentina goalkeeper took his penalty shootout antics too far.

Real Madrid star Kroos backtracks on claims that Ronaldo is the 'GOAT'

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has backtracked on his claims over the greatest football of all time after Argentina's World Cup final win.

'The WORST World Cup of all time': Ronaldo's sister derides Qatar tournament

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has labelled this year's World Cup as 'the worst ever' in a dramatic post on social media.

Diego Maradona Jr: My father loved Messi; let's enjoy this great champion

Diego Maradona Jr says his father "loved" Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo's two-word comment about Messi World Cup meeting ages poorly

It's now been over a month since Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview with Piers Morgan and things don't seem to be going the way the 37-year-old hoped.

Argentine governor sends message to Lisandro Martinez after World Cup win

The governor of the Entre Ríos Province in Argentina has hailed Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez following Sunday's World Cup final win over France in Qatar.

In-Depth

Van Gaal's kisses, Miss Croatia & Salt Bae: 20 alternative World Cup highlights

Well, after four years of build up the Qatar World Cup is over.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

VIDEO: Thieves out to steal the wheels from the cars of busy fans celebrating

Fixtures of the day

Friendlies

Paris Saint-Germain VS Quevilly-Rouen Métropole 2022/12/21 11:00 UTC

Tottenham Hotspur VS Nice 2022/12/21 19:00 UTC

EFL Cup

Manchester United VS Burnley 2022/12/21 20:0 UTC