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Argentina is World Cup champion and Messi is the best player in the world

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Argentina had the title in their hands, with two goals in the first half. But in the second half of the game, French apathy gave way to expertise: two goals from star Mbappé. The decision went to extra time and there was a goal for each side, from stars Messi and Mbappé. But, on penalties, goalkeeper Martinez crowned Argentina. The victory ended the 36-year drought without lifting football's most coveted trophy. And he crowned star Lionel Messi with the title that one of the greatest players of all time lacked.

A mind-boggling match full of ups and downs: there were penalties for both sides, a French comeback, extra time and historic saves from Martinez, the Argentine goalkeeper who decided the shootout.

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Messi wins 'Ballon d'Or'

Messi shone in the final match against France. And he ends his participation in the renowned world championship: he won the title of best player of the World Cup!

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The best of the World Cup

  • Emiliano Martinez: best goalkeeper
  • Kylian Mbappé: World Cup top scorer
  • Enzo Fernandez: revelation player

Great Goal

Unexpected fans marked this final of the World cup between France and Argentina.

The South African owner of Twitter, Elon Musk, decided for Argentina, posting the final moments of the penalties:

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There were Argentine fans feeling ill

Can you imagine being in the shoes of an Argentine in this final? It was joy, frustration, suffocation and redemption. Let there be heart!

Final memes

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Croatia beats Morocco and takes 3rd place in the World Cup

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Morrocos came with everything, but the Africans' determination was not enough to beat the Croatian team. The final score was 2 x 1. With the victory, the Croatian team took third place in the world championship.

The dream of the tri: Argentina or France, who will be the World Cup champion?

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Argentina and France decide this Sunday (18), at 12 pm (Brasília time), the title of the World Cup in Qatar. The match will be at the Lusail stadium. Only one of the teams will leave the field as a three-time world football champion. Champion in 1998 and 2018, France wants to consolidate the most successful generation in its history by winning the 2nd title in a row, something that no one has achieved since Brazil's victories in 1958 and 1962. On the other side is an Argentina that seeks to end a 36-year fast. years without lifting football's most coveted trophy. Furthermore, he wants to crown star Lionel Messi's last World Cup match with the title that one of the greatest players of all time lacks. Who is your fan base for?

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