Lusail: France head coach Didier Deschamps said the way his team lost Sunday's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final against Argentina was "cruel" after they came from behind twice over the course of the game only to succumb in a penalty shoot-out.
Messi inspires Argentina past France for third title
Lusail: Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time.
Lusail: Lionel Messi on Sunday won the Golden Ball for the best player at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after leading Argentina to victory in the final against France.
Lusail: Lionel Messi saluted the Argentina fans in Doha's Lusail Stadium on Sunday after helping inspire his country to their first FIFA World Cup victory in 36 years.
Lusail: Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said it was "destiny" to win the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after starring in the nail-biting penalty shootout victory over France in Sunday's final.
Lusail: France captain Hugo Lloris admitted Sunday's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final defeat to Lionel Messi's Argentina was "cruel" and likened the pulsating showpiece to a "boxing match".
London: Geoff Hurst said he had enjoyed a "good run" after France's Kylian Mbappe became just the second player after the England great to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup final.