‘In my heart until I die’: Argentina says a tearful thank you to Lionel Messi
The Argentinian’s decision to quit international football was met by an outpouring of affection from the country he led to World Cup glory in 2022
Argentina football team
Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football for Argentina
The country’s star forward won the 2022 World Cup and is the second top scorer in the tournament’s history
Jorge Messi, father of Lionel, dies aged 68
Lionel Messi spent time with his father after the World Cup before rejoining his club, Inter Miami
Argentina commemorate win against England at World Cup with special day
National Football Teams Day established for July 15th by country’s football association
Kerry’s lesson in grace was the GAA at its most sublime
In contrast to Kerry’s civility in defeat, the legend of the great Lionel Messi will forever be tainted by Argentina’s display of ugly losing
Argentina should look to Kerry to learn how to lose with dignity
The Kingdom lost with graciousness despite their bitter disappointment
Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup
Governments of Brazil and Mexico also involved, claims Argentinian president
Ken Early: Argentina shows us what Ireland could be if our GAA culture escaped the island
Argentinians may believe that nobody can get more carried away over football than they do ... but we know better – just think England
It’s embarrassing that the Irish Open is being held at a Trump-owned property
Our night in Spain brought people together – something a Trump-hosted golf spectacle in Ireland is unlikely to achieve
The World Cup had the goodwill of the American people, but corporatism won
It felt as though the global understanding of the World Cup was undergoing a metamorphosis before the eyes of the world
Trump and Infantino booed before US president attempts to crash Spain celebrations
Argentina’s Cristian Romero snubs Trump’s handshake during presentation of the World Cup runners-up medals
Fever dream World Cup half-time show the most entertaining part of a somewhat Super Sunday
Ferran Torres provides fitting finish to good but not great World Cup
Spain beat Argentina through imperious collective football craft and near-impregnable defence
World Cup 2026 final was a football match carrying an unbearable weight of expectation
Spain the winners but football the loser in worst World Cup final of all time
Tournament finale proves spending the big bucks does not guarantee entertainment
Olé, olé, olé: Spanish in Ireland prepare for World Cup final showdown
Replica of ship Columbus sailed on to discover New World has made timely visit to our shores
Vamos, vamos: Why Foxford will be roaring on Argentina to World Cup glory
Co Mayo birthplace of Argentine hero hopes to keep celebrations going with All-Ireland final win, too
World Cup final is a classic clash of the process team with a side riding an emotional wave
Shackle Rodri the metronome and Argentina’s passion play can floor Spain in Sunday’s intriguing decider
Ken Early: World Cup final is a confrontation of two opposite ways of seeing the world
Argentina are an inexplicable frenzy of tears, rage, ecstasy, barbecue, violence and genius
I watched on a plane as Argentina delivered a World Cup high
Sky no limit as we witness Messi deliver from the wing seats
The Irish Times view on the World Cup: still a beautiful game
Despite crass commercialisation, and political meddling, the finals remain magica
Going Gone – Frank McNally on the rise and fall of Irish go-go dancing
Plus: Diplomacy requires envoys of bad luck to avoid Spain’s and Argentina’s embassies on Sunday
Spain v Argentina: Johan Cruyff’s legacy clear as the nation that shaped Messi faces its masterpiece
The World Cup final pits the Spanish collective against the most extravagant talent to emerge from its football culture
Paul Howard watched every World Cup game – here’s what he learned
In the News podcast: Bloated tournament shows how little Fifa cares about players, says Howard
UK government urges Fifa investigation over Malvinas banner during Argentina players’ celebration
‘World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are,’ says No 10 Downing Street spokesperson
‘Pure football cowardice’: English media react to World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina
Manager Thomas Tuchel to face sustained blitz from British press after team lose 2-1 in Atlanta
‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner
Players celebrate on the pitch with the message after World Cup semi-final win
Stunning comeback from Argentina against England puts them in World Cup final - as it happened
Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez win semi-final for Argentina as England rue caution after going ahead
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