Messi finally wins World Cup; what’s next for Argentina?

Messi finally wins World Cup; what’s next for Argentina?

Argentina’s Lionel Messi kisses the trophy after winning the World Cup final against France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on December 18, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP Lionel Messi ended his long wait for the World Cup title in one of the most memorable finals in history. Messi was at his most inspirational, […]

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France’s dismay mixed with awe for Messi in World Cup final

France’s dismay mixed with awe for Messi in World Cup final

Fans react as they watch the final football match of the Qatar 2022 World Cup between Argentina and France on a screen at a fan-zone in the townhall’s courtyard in Cayenne, French Guiana on December 18, 2022. | Photo Credit: AFP Losing to Argentina wasn’t the end they hoped for. Still, for dismayed French fans, […]

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Morning Digest | Messi’s Argentina keeps its date with destiny; citizenship path to be eased for 6 minority groups from 3 nations, and more

Morning Digest | Messi’s Argentina keeps its date with destiny; citizenship path to be eased for 6 minority groups from 3 nations, and more

Lionel Messi of Argentina scores the team’s third goal past Hugo Lloris of France during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022, in Lusail City, Qatar. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Messi’s Argentina keeps its date with destiny Argentina defeated France 4-2 in […]

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Qatar’s migrant workers wary of life after the World Cup

Qatar’s migrant workers wary of life after the World Cup

Migrant workers watch France v Morocco at West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha, Qatar on December 14, 2022. | Photo Credit: Reuters Rasheed celebrated Argentina’s World Cup win singing and dancing with dozens of other South Asian workers with a double landmark on his mind. Sunday was also International Migrants Day. “Messi, Messi Messi,” […]

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Millions of Indian fans of Argentina, Messi rejoice in magnificent victory: PM Modi

Millions of Indian fans of Argentina, Messi rejoice in magnificent victory: PM Modi

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner’s Trophy at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Argentina on winning the World Cup and said the final will be remembered as one of the most thrilling […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Lionel Messi wins Golden Ball for best player; Mbappe takes Golden Boot

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Lionel Messi wins Golden Ball for best player; Mbappe takes Golden Boot

Argentina’s Lionel Messi holds the Golden Ball award, Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez holds the Best Young Player award, Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez holds the Golden Glove award and France’s Kylian Mbappe holds the Golden Boot award. | Photo Credit: Reuters Lionel Messi on Sunday won the Golden Ball for the best player at this year’s World Cup […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 Final | Stage set in Bengaluru as football fever reaches crescendo

FIFA World Cup 2022 Final | Stage set in Bengaluru as football fever reaches crescendo

Many apartment complexes have also organised screenings for their residents in Bengaluru Football frenzy has reached a crescendo and the stage is set for the finals of the FIFA World Cup, 2022 between Argentina and France on Sunday in Bengaluru too as many apartment complexes, gated communities, clubs and restaurants have organised a live screening […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi is great, but France is here to win, says Hugo Lloris

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi is great, but France is here to win, says Hugo Lloris

France’s goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. | Photo Credit: AFP The world may have billed this as a Lionel Messi versus Kylian Mbappe final, but France captain Hugo Lloris said it would be foolish on his team’s part to just focus on the Argentine captain.   “I believe the event is too massive to focus on one player. […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Argentine president to watch final match from home

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Argentine president to watch final match from home

The prospect of Lionel Messi finally winning a World Cup in his last tournament has brought extra flights of Argentina fans to the Gulf state. | Photo Credit: AFP Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said he will be watching Sunday’s World Cup final match between his national team and France from home, and not in person from Qatar. […]

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Morning Digest | Army sees itself in the dock over civilian killings in Rajouri; pendency remains hurdle to SC’s role as timely protector of rights, and more

Morning Digest | Army sees itself in the dock over civilian killings in Rajouri; pendency remains hurdle to SC’s role as timely protector of rights, and more

Protesters block the Rajouri-Jammu highway after two local youths were killed in alleged firing by sentry of an army camp, in Rajouri on December 16, 2022. | Photo Credit: PTI Rajouri civilian killings | Army sees itself in the dock as J&K Lt. Governor, BJP demand high-level probe The Army saw itself in the dock […]

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