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Bobi breaks Guinness World Record for oldest dog ever

February 3, 2023

The almost 31-year-old Portuguese pooch narrowly escaped death as a puppy.

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Meet the German shepherd who was the richest dog in the world — and had a huge secret

February 2, 2023

“Gunther’s Millions”, a new Netflix documentary, investigates the story of Gunther, one in a long line of German Shepherds who had supposedly inherited a fortune …

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Andrew Tate trial: Why Romania wants to remind the world the toxic influencer is British

February 2, 2023

Influencer Andrew Tate is ‘exploiting’ misogynistic views among young people in Romania, local politician tells Maya Oppenheim

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Ten of the best bars around the world as Dry January ends

February 1, 2023

To mark the beginning of ’Liquid February’, the travel team picks its favourite bars in holiday locations

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Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour

February 1, 2023

The star will take her acclaimed album on the road from May, with five dates in the UK.

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Arsenal fail with world record bid for Alessia Russo

January 31, 2023

Women’s Super League rivals Manchester United turned down the Gunners’ big-money move for the England international

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Julia Fox says she keeps NYC apartment because she wants her son to be in touch with the ‘real world’

January 31, 2023

‘I grew up in the real world, believe it or not. So I just want my son to have the same,’ she says

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Dane Van Niekerk’s slow 2km time costs her World Cup place

January 31, 2023

The South Africa all-rounder has been contending with fitness concerns with Sune Luus now leading the hosts at next month’s Women’s T20 World Cup

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Preet Chandi: Woman sets second world record in polar expedition

January 31, 2023

Army officer Preet Chandi, known as Polar Preet, says “it was the toughest thing I’ve ever done”.

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Putin vs the West review: World leaders seem rightly shamefaced about how they got taken for a ride by the Russian president

January 30, 2023

David Cameron and François Hollande are among the talking heads in this forensic analysis of European diplomacy in response to Putin’s aggression

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Adam Scott addresses ‘horrifying’ Boy Meets World experience with co-stars from the ‘90s

January 30, 2023

‘This has literally been tugging at me for 29 years,’ actor Adam Scott said about it

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Anthony Yarde fails in world title bid after losing thriller to Artur Beterbiev

January 29, 2023

The Londoner was stopped in the eighth round by the Montreal-based Russian

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Voices: One moment in a child refugee camp changed the way I see the world

January 28, 2023

If the Home Office continues to house vulnerable children in private hotels, the numbers of the missing will only continue to grow

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Gareth Southgate: England manager on decision to stay, World Cup & human rights

January 26, 2023

Gareth Southgate talks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about his decision to remain England manager, the team’s performance in Qatar and why he has …

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Microsoft Outlook and Teams down for thousands around world

January 25, 2023

Data from outage tracking website Downdetector showed more than 5,000 reports in the UK alone.

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Madonna biopic starring Ozark’s Julia Garner scrapped due to pop star’s world tour

January 25, 2023

Project will no longer move ahead

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World leaders react to Doomsday Clock announcement

January 24, 2023

The clock is now 90 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been

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Doomsday clock – live: World to find out how close it is to oblivion as scientists announce 2023 time

January 24, 2023

The Doomsday Clock is about to receive its annual adjustment

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Voices: ‘What happened to this world.’ Another unarmed Black man killed by police and his mother wants answers

January 24, 2023

It is America’s tragedy that people such as civil rights lawyer Ben Crump are required so frequently

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Voices: ‘What happened to this world.’ Another unarmed Black man has been killed by police and his mother wants answers

January 24, 2023

It is America’s tragedy that people such as civil rights lawyer Ben Crump are required so frequently

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World War II-era map sparks treasure hunt in Dutch village

January 24, 2023

A hand-drawn map with a red letter X purportedly showing the location of a buried stash of precious jewelry looted by Nazis from a blown-up …

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World Athletics proposes new transgender eligibility rules

January 23, 2023

World Athletics has proposed continuing to allow transgender women to compete in female international track and field events.

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Inside the world of organised crime and extreme dog breeding

January 23, 2023

Bulldogs, including the new American Bully breed, are being bred with hugely exaggerated characteristics.

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Voices: The eerie online world of the Idaho murders case

January 22, 2023

Even now Bryan Kohberger is in police custody, the online rumour mill shows no signs of winding down

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Lunar New Year: How the world celebrated

January 22, 2023

Fireworks and lanterns in the street start the 2023 celebrations for one of the world’s biggest festivals.

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UK broadcasters accused of lacking commitment to women’s football as World Cup TV deal still not agreed

January 18, 2023

UK channels are said to be ‘lowballing Fifa’ and stakeholders fear the impact of England’s Euro 2022 win won’t be capitalised on

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Six Nations LIVE: Scotland call up England World Cup wing Ruaridh McConnochie to 40-man squad

January 17, 2023

Gregor Townsend is looking to build on Scotland’s autumn promise while Warren Gatland’s return means the beginning of a new chapter for Wales

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St Helens’ Konrad Hurrell facing anxious wait ahead of World Club Challenge

January 16, 2023

The St Helens player’s partner is expecting their first child around the time his side fly out to Australia next month

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Business trusted most in a more polarized world, report says

January 16, 2023

People worldwide are more gloomy about their economic prospects than ever before and trust business far more than governments, nonprofits and the media in an …

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Bruno Fernandes explains why Man United forward Marcus Rashford is among ‘best players in the world’

January 15, 2023

The England attacker has been in tremendous form since the World Cup

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Lewis Capaldi review, Leeds: Scottish singer kicks off world tour with a show that’s half music, half comedy

January 15, 2023

The self-effacing artist began his mammoth world tour with a night of new material and wisecracks at the First Direct Arena

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Elon Musk sets Guinness World Record for losing most money

January 11, 2023

Elon Musk has set a rather unwanted Guinness World Record – by losing the most wealth ever.

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Global recession warning as World Bank cuts economic forecast

January 10, 2023

The 2023 growth forecast for the global economy is cut to 1.7% as a result of Ukraine war and Covid pandemic.

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Christmas and World Cup help UK retail sales rise in December

January 10, 2023

Total sales for the month increased by 6.9% compared with a year earlier despite cost of living crisis Britain’s retailers benefited from a sales boost …

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Nursing strikes will be largest in world, union warns Sunak

January 7, 2023

Pat Cullen has told the Prime Minister he could get the action in England called off if he takes up her offer to meet half-way.

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‘Holy grail’ wheat gene discovery could feed our overheated world

January 7, 2023

Harvests that form a vital element of the diets of 4.5 billion people are being devastated by global heating. Now research has found a key …

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In pictures: Orthodox Christians around the world mark Christmas

January 7, 2023

Some 200 million people are marking the holiday, one of the most important dates in the faith.

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Taylor Swift’s cat is reportedly the third-richest pet in the world, worth $97 million

January 6, 2023

Taylor Swift’s pet feline, Olivia Benson, is ranked the third-richest pet in the world

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Taylor Swift’s cat is reportedly the third-richest pet in the world, worth $97 million

January 6, 2023

Taylor Swift’s pet feline, Olivia Benson, is ranked the third-richest pet in the world

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Ukraine war: Defying Russian onslaught in city ‘at the end of the world’

January 4, 2023

People in Bakhmut, at the epicentre of the war, live in defiance under constant Russian bombardment.

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Welsh first minister criticised for ‘lavish’ World Cup hotel stay paid by Qatar

January 4, 2023

Mark Drakeford and economy minister Vaughan Gething were guests of host nation at five-star Ritz-Carlton UK politics live – latest news updates The Welsh first …

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John Kerry: rich countries must respond to developing world anger over climate

January 3, 2023

US climate envoy says there needs to be work on details of ‘loss and damage’ fund in 2023 People in developing countries are feeling increasingly …

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Pelé funeral – live: Brazil legend and three-time World Cup winner to lie in state as coffin arrives at Santos

January 2, 2023

Pelé, whose full name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, will be buried at the Memorial Necropole Ecumenical, a vertical cemetery in Santos, with only his …

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Third of world economy to hit recession in 2023, IMF head warns

January 2, 2023

China’s lagging growth a key threat this year, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said, while the US is ‘most resilient.’ For much of the global …

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Third of world in recession this year, IMF head warns

January 2, 2023

Kristalina Georgieva said 2023 will be “tougher” than last year as the global economy faces challenges.

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Best pictures from New Year’s celebrations from around the globe as world welcomes 2023

January 1, 2023

Millions celebrate first New Year without Covid restrictions since 2019

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On This Day in 2018 – Rob Cross turns off ‘The Power’ to claim PDC world crown

January 1, 2023

Most darts fans had never heard of Cross 12 months previously as he plied his trade as an amateur player while working as an electrician.

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Watch how the world brought in 2023

January 1, 2023

As the world turns more and more countries greet 2023.

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Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI

December 31, 2022

The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned from his post in 2013.

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New Year’s Eve: World celebrates arrival of 2023

December 31, 2022

As the festivities get under way, here is a snapshot of some of the events happening across the globe.

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New Year’s Eve: celebrations around the world as 2023 begins – live

December 31, 2022

Large fireworks events return in many major cities after pandemicRecord-breaking attempt for most drones used in a display expected in UAE Here are some snaps …

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‘Trailblazer’: World mourns death of Barbara Walters

December 31, 2022

Reaction poured in from around the world to the death of TV news pioneer and “The View” creator Barbara Walters

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PDC World Darts Championship odds, tips and prediction including Michael Van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price

December 30, 2022

Peter Wright failed to defend his title with Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price among the favourites to triumph at Ally Pally

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PDC World Darts Championship schedule including Michael Van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price

December 30, 2022

Peter Wright failed to defend his title with Michael van Gerwen the favourite to triumph at Ally Pally

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A star is born in Sweden, greatness is sealed in Mexico – Pele at the World Cup

December 30, 2022

The Brazilian’s reputation was built on his impressive performances at World Cups.

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Tributes pour in across the globe for World Cup great ‘King’ Pele

December 30, 2022

The three-time World Cup winner died on Thursday.

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Pele death – news: World of football pays tribute to Brazil legend after his death at 82

December 29, 2022

The footballer died at a hospital in his home country

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Watch: The life of a three-time World Cup winner

December 29, 2022

BBC Sport’s Joe Wilson reports on the life and career of Edson Arantes do Nascimento.

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Gary Anderson crashes out of World Darts Championship

December 29, 2022

Anderson’s mid-match remarks “annoyed” opponent Dobey.

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Reece James in a ‘good place’ for Chelsea return after missing the World Cup

December 26, 2022

The 23-year-old was not selected for England’s squad after sustaining a knee injury in mid-October

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Cody Gakpo: Liverpool set to beat Manchester United to transfer of World Cup star

December 26, 2022

The 23-year-old is set to travel to Liverpool for a medical

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US to let MLB stars play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic

December 26, 2022

The United States will permit Major League Baseball players from Cuba to represent their home country in the World Baseball Classic next year

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Pope Francis says world suffering a ‘famine of peace’

December 25, 2022

In his Christmas Day message, the pontiff also called for an “immediate end” to the war in Ukraine.

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Alexis Mac Allister will not be rushed into Brighton return after World Cup triumph with Argentina

December 23, 2022

The midfielder was part of the Argentina team which won the World Cup last Sunday.

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George Cohen: England legend and 1966 World Cup winner dies aged 83

December 23, 2022

The Fulham great was one of only three surviving members from the 1966 World Cup-winning squad

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England World Cup winner George Cohen dies, aged 83

December 23, 2022

England World Cup winner George Cohen dies, aged 83, his former club Fulham announces.

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World Cup 2022: Fifa investigating Salt Bae’s ‘undue access’ to pitch after final

December 22, 2022

Fifa is investigating how celebrity chef Salt Bae and a number of other people gained “undue access” to the pitch at the end of the …

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Dejan Kulusevski ‘can’t wait’ to resume season with Tottenham after World Cup

December 22, 2022

Spurs had 12 players in World Cup action in Qatar

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Argentina fan dies after falling from roof and young boy in coma during World Cup victory celebrations

December 21, 2022

The incidents came as millions of people lined the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate La Albiceleste’s dramatic win over France

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Thousands gather for Argentina World Cup victory parade through Buenos Aires

December 21, 2022

Argentina’s national football team received a hero’s welcome as they took part in a victory parade through the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate their …

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BBC reporter mobbed by ecstatic Argentina fans at World Cup victory parade

December 21, 2022

A BBC correspondent became mobbed by thrilled football fans in Buenos Aires as thousands celebrated Argentina’s World Cup 2022 win.

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World Cup: The crowd goes wild for Argentina… in Bangladesh

December 21, 2022

Argentina has had an army of supporters in the South Asian country since the days of Maradona.

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Argentina players abandon World Cup parade after fan jumps into open-top bus

December 21, 2022

Argentina’s players have been moved into helicopters after their bus was brought to a standstill in the streets of Buenos Aires and a fan jumped …

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Argentina players abandon World Cup parade after fan jumps into open-top bus

December 20, 2022

Argentina’s players have been moved into helicopters after their bus was brought to a standstill in the streets of Buenos Aires and a fan jumped …

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World Cup 2022: Argentina celebrate in Buenos Aires bus parade amid jubilant scenes

December 20, 2022

Argentina’s World Cup winners are given an emotional reception by thousands of fans lining the streets of Buenos Aires.

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Voices: Messi lifting the World Cup was the worst moment in football history

December 20, 2022

This was a moment of pure malignance a decade or more in the making. It had taken deliberate, dedicated planning to turn something so beautiful …

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Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever

December 20, 2022

The Argentine footballer has picked up more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos.

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Qatar’s real World Cup legacy has nothing to do with the football

December 20, 2022

The product on the pitch was enthralling but was also entirely independent of the hosts

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World Cup 2022: Argentina return home and bank holiday declared

December 20, 2022

World Cup winners Argentina are greeted by jubilant fans at Buenos Aires airport and a bank holiday is declared in the country.

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World Cup 2022 reaction LIVE: Lionel Messi and Argentina return home after final triumph over France

December 20, 2022

Messi scored twice before Argentina beat France on penalties to end a 36-year wait for the trophy

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China’s Covid toll a concern for the world, says US State Department

December 20, 2022

China records five more pandemic related deaths, with the total toll touching 5,242

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China’s Covid toll a concern for the world, says US State Department

December 20, 2022

China records five more pandemic related deaths, with the total toll touching 5,242

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Thousands welcome France home after World Cup heartbreak

December 20, 2022

Fans lit flares, waved flags and sang ‘La Marseillaise’ as the players and coach appeared on the balcony of the Hotel de Crillon in Paris

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Lionel Messi and Argentina welcomed home by huge crowds after World Cup win

December 20, 2022

Thousands of fans lined up in the middle of the night to try to get a glimpse of the team ahead of a day of …

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Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory

December 20, 2022

Thousands of fans have lined up in the middle of the night to try to get a glimpse of the Argentina soccer team that won …

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In pictures: France receive heroes’ welcome in Paris after World Cup heartbreak

December 20, 2022

The French national team are met by thousands in Paris after losing to Argentina on Sunday.

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Diane von Furstenberg jokingly praised for ‘healing the world’ with post showing Kate and Meghan in same dress

December 19, 2022

‘Diane Von Furstenberg has healed the world with a single Instagram post,’ said one fan

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Lionel Messi named BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year

December 19, 2022

Lionel Messi is named BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year after inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory.

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World Cup 2022: Argentina’s victory over France watched by peak of 14.9m people on BBC One

December 19, 2022

Argentina’s victory over France in the World Cup final was watched by a peak of 14.9m people on BBC One.

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Almost 20m people in UK watched World Cup final on TV

December 19, 2022

Peak audience of almost 15m watched BBC coverage of France v Argentina, with 4.3m watching on ITV Almost 20 million Britons watched the World Cup …

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World Cup 2022 reaction LIVE: Lionel Messi ‘to continue’ as Didier Deschamps ponders France future

December 19, 2022

Incredible drama in Qatar as Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for France but Argentina triumphed on penalties

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Lionel Scaloni: The caretaker who became a World Cup winner and facilitator of Messi’s dreams

December 19, 2022

The Argentina manager found the right balance in his team to achieve what many before had failed to do, and his own journey was just …

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Emi Martinez: The grit and the git who won Argentina the World Cup

December 19, 2022

The goalkeeper came to embody every part of Argentina’s furious spirit at this World Cup and his telling saves utlimately decided the final

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Messi given traditional robe to lift World Cup as ‘mark of honour’ from Qatar

December 19, 2022

The bisht was placed on Messi by the Emir of Qatar at the handing over of the trophy.

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Messi given traditional robe to lift World Cup as ‘mark of honour’ from Qatar

December 19, 2022

The bisht was placed on Messi by the Emir of Qatar at the handing over of the trophy.

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Argentina parade in Qatar after World Cup win against France

December 19, 2022

The Argentina team paraded in Qatar after winning the World Cup for the third time in the history of the tournament.

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Messi’s hometown of Rosario celebrates after World Cup win

December 19, 2022

The streets of Lionel Messi’s hometown of Rosario erupted in celebration on Sunday after Argentina beat France to win its third World Cup title

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Lionel Messi and Argentina sing ‘I don’t care what the f*****g journalists say’ in front of World Cup media

December 19, 2022

Lionel Messi and his Argentina team-mates have celebrated their 2022 World Cup victory by singing “I don’t care what the f*****g journalists say” in front …

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