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

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 football matches. Millions of Indian fans of Argentina and Messi rejoice in the magnificent victory, he said. Modi tweeted, "This will be remembered as one of the most thrilling Football matches! Congrats to Argentina on becoming FIFA World Cup Champions! They've played brilliantly through the tournament. Millions of Indian fans of Argentina and Messi rejoice in the magnificent victory!" Argentina won the World Cup by beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the final.

Fifa World Cup final, ARG vs FRA: Argentina new champions, win on penalties

Fifa World Cup final, Argentina vs France Highlights: It was an epic finale as the match finished 2-2 in regulation time and 3-3 extra time after which Argentina won 4-2 on penalties to lift the cup

Manipur arranges for live telecast of Fifa World Cup final on large screens

The Manipur government has arranged for live telecast of the FIFA World Cup final match between Argentina and France, which will be shown on large screens in the 14 districts of the state. Such screens were set up at one place in each district, where fans will cheer for their favourite team. Chief Minister N Biren Singh in a Facebook post said that the state government will telecast the final match live in 14 districts and urged fans to come and watch it. Singh, a former footballer, said he would be supporting Argentina. Screening of World Cup matches at the initiative of the state government started from the semi-finals level.

Fifa World Cup final: Prize money for winning team, runner-up revealed

Fifa World Cup 2022 final: What is the prize money for the winning team? Check all the details here

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to claim 3rd spot at Fifa World Cup 2022

Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup. The runners-up from four years ago secured another medal by beating Morocco 2-1 in the third-place match on Saturday. Mislav Orsic scored the decisive goal shortly before halftime at Khalifa International Stadium to ensure Modric finished on a winning note, if this does turn out to be his last World Cup match. At the age of 37, that seems likely, even if there are hopes he will lead his country at the 2024 European Championship. Josko Gvardiol put Croatia ahead in the seventh minute, but Achraf Dari evened the score in the ninth. It is the second time Croatia has taken third place. The team also achieved that feat in its first World Cup as an independent nation 1998. After becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals, Morocco's tournament ended in two losses. But the team's achievements in Qatar will be remembered for the outpouring of pride among

Fifa World Cup, 3rd place play-off CRO vs MAR: Croatia win, take third spot

Fifa World Cup, Croatia vs Morocco, third place play-off highlights: Josko Gvardiol and Mislav Orisic scored as Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar

Fifa World Cup 2022: A full house at bars, pubs in national capital

Given Messi's massive fan following in India, restaurant and pub owners are expecting a full house

Fifa WC, CRO vs MAR, 3rd place play-off preview: The last dance for Modric!

Fifa World Cup 2022, Croatia vs Morocco, third place play-off preview: It will be a match between the two losing semifinalists, two teams which definitely punched above their weight in this tournament

Fifa World Cup final, Argentina vs France: Know the date, time and venue

Fifa World Cup final: Know all the necessary details like the date, time, venue and live streaming options for the final of the biggest sporting event between Argentina and France

Argentines flock to Qatar for their chance to win FIFA World Cup 2022

From a soccer-crazed country known for its world-class players and its repeated economic crises, Argentine fans are making great sacrifices to be in Qatar to see their team try to win the World Cup for the first time in 36 years. Passionate and noisy, the euphoria in Doha has grown to the rhythm of Muchachos the unofficial anthem of the fans and with each victory of Lionel Messi and his team ahead of Sunday's final against defending champion France. In a corner of the Souq Waqif bazaar in the capital, locals and tourists gathered around a young woman clad in the Argentine sky blue-and-white stripped jersey juggling a ball with her feet. In a hand-written banner in English and Arabic, she asks for tickets to the World Cup final at Lusail Stadium. Passersby leave change on a hat placed on the ground. Soccer for me is everything," said 24-year-old Belen Godoy, who has been in Doha for a month and attended nearly every Argentina game by buying resale tickets. I left my family. I spen

France squad struck by virus ahead of World Cup final against Argentina

France coach Didier Deschamps claimed the team was taking measures to prevent the virus from spreading after Upamecano and Rabiot missed the semifinal win over Morocco

Croatia coach hopeful that Modric will continue till Euro 2024

'Knowing how he feels about the national team and about football, I'm pretty sure he will be but of course this is his decision'

FIFA World Cup: In Kolkata, the final is still between Argentina and Brazil

Observers say that exposure to European football leagues, especially the English Premier League, has helped bring some diversity to the fan base in Kolkata more recently

FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: A step-by-step guide to buy tickets to the match

Argentina vs France FIFA Final: The match is expected to witness millions of viewers across the globe, the Lusail Stadium where the match will be held, has a sitting capacity of 89,000 viewers

World Cup: Poland's Marciniak to referee France-Argentina final on Sunday

Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will make history as the first man from his country to take charge of a Fifa World Cup final on Sunday

Argentina vs France: An unpredictable classic you do not want to miss

On Sunday, La Albiceleste will fight for the title that eluded them in 2014, and Les Bleus will hope to rewrite history

All eyes on Lionel Messi as Argentina brace for Fifa World Cup 2022 final

As Lionel Messi approaches his second and likely last World Cup final, the stakes could hardly be higher. The same goes for Argentina after more than 30 years of disappointment since it last won soccer's ultimate prize. For Messi, victory against France at Lusail Stadium on Sunday is a chance to finally get his hands on the one major trophy that has eluded him in his storied career. In doing so, he would push ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has also never won a World Cup, in the long-running rivalry between the two greatest players of their generation. While 37-year-old Ronaldo exited the tournament at the quarterfinals stage, benched by Portugal and in tears in the likely recognition that his last chance had passed, Messi is summoning some of his finest moments in an Argentina shirt to inspire his country's run to the final. "Each time we see him play, he makes us and the players feel something special," Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said. "There's something about him that peop

47 million tune in to watch first 58 Fifa World Cup matches on TV

Viewership grew nearly 11 per cent over first 48 matches and almost 51 per cent over first 19 matches

Qatar's $300 bn Fifa World Cup 2022 headed for an epic culmination

The inevitable question is whether the extravaganza was all worth it - even for a host with a seemingly bottomless pit of money

Emmanuel Macron says 'immensely proud' that France in Fifa World Cup final

French President Emmanuel Macron said he was immensely proud that France reached the World Cup final after he traveled to Qatar to watch the team's win over Morocco in the semifinals. Macron sat beside FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the match at Al Bayt Stadium and stood up to applaud after the 2-0 victory. France will play Argentina in the final on Sunday. I feel very proud of my country. I'm very happy, Macron told reporters after the match. I want the French to enjoy this simple happiness. The French leader paid tribute to the great Moroccan team, Africa's first-ever semifinalist. The Moroccans have played very well, he added. I want to tell the Moroccan people they have a great team ... I want to tell them of our friendship." Morocco was ruled by France from 1912-56. Wednesday's match had political and emotional resonance for both nations, dredging up everything that's complex about the relationship in which France still wields considerable economic, political and cult