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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (back) wraps an abaya around Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi on stage next to the FIFA World Cup Trophy after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
December 21, 2022, 8:35 pm
Analysts: Qatar managed to fend off World Cup criticism to score diplomatic victory
Sports sociology specialist says people will remember emir putting traditional Arab cloak on Messi more than country’s treatment of foreign workers and LGBTQ people
By Raphaelle PELTIER
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, left, helps Argentina's forward Lionel Messi put on an bisht, a traditional Arab robe, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, watches after the Qatar 2022 World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
December 21, 2022, 3:51 am
Qatari manufacturer of cloak gifted to Messi enjoys boom after World Cup
Ahmed al-Salem says he didn’t know who the $2,200 bisht ordered by tournmanet officials was for, was ‘stunned’ to see Qatar’s emir put the robe on the Argentine soccer star
By AFP
The Argentine soccer team that won the World Cup title ride on an open bus during their homecoming parade in Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
December 21, 2022, 3:18 am
Argentina’s World Cup parade abandoned after millions jam streets to celebrate win
National soccer team ditches bus for helicopters due to what president’s spokesman calls ‘explosion of people’s happiness,’ as fans try to catch glimpse of Messi, rest of squad
By DANIEL POLITI and Almudena Calatrava
Argentina's national soccer team captain Lionel Messi (L) holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy alongside Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni as they step off a plane upon arrival at Ezeiza International Airport after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament, in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on December 20, 2022. (Luis ROBAYO / AFP)
December 20, 2022, 5:01 pm
Huge crowds welcome home Messi, Argentina squad as heroes after World Cup victory
Fans swamp highway as victorious players clutching cherished trophy make their way to Buenos Aires; president declares national holiday
By AP and ToI Staff
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, December 18, 2022. Argentina won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 3-3. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
December 19, 2022, 1:03 pm
Daily Briefing Dec. 19: Hanukkah ‘miracle’ at World Cup; hands off the Law of Return
Editor David Horovitz on how Qatar allowed Israelis to fulfill soccer dreams; health reporter Nathan Jeffay brings a blitz of optimistic Israeli research
By ToI Staff
Israeli fans in Ramat Gan watch the 2022 World Cup final match between Argentina and France in Qatar, on December 18, 2022. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
December 19, 2022, 4:56 am
Israeli soccer fans rejoice over long-awaited World Cup win for Messi, Argentina
Fans wave flags, blue-and-white Argentine shirts to celebrate stunning victory over France in unforgettable finale game
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Argentina's Lionel Messi, draped in an Arab cloak, holds the trophy as he celebrates with his team at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Argentina won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 3-3. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
December 19, 2022, 2:59 am
Messi’s black Qatari robe at World Cup trophy lift draws mixed reactions from fans
Qatari emir drapes traditional Arab cloak, a bisht, over Argentine captain in what some see as sign of respect; others complain it obscured the team shirt in an iconic moment
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Argentina won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 3-3. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
December 18, 2022, 9:54 pm
Messi leads Argentina to win over France on penalties in stunning World Cup final
Argentine captain crowns his glittering career with victory in Qatar, as Argentina beats France in shootout, after match that saw South Americans blow two leads
By Agencies
France's Theo Hernandez, right, and Argentina's Lionel Messi vie for the ball during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, December 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
December 18, 2022, 6:30 pm
Messi’s Argentina takes on defending champion France in World Cup final showdown
France and its forward Mbappe seek first back-to-back victory since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, with top-ranked Argentine looking for his first trophy and his country’s 3rd
By Martyn WOOD
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates defeating Croatia 3-0 in a World Cup semifinal soccer match at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
December 14, 2022, 8:48 am
Argentina marks soccer win with Hebrew translate fail
South American nation’s social media account tries to announce ascension to World Cup final, instead says, ‘We are finished’
By ToI Staff
Argentina players celebrate with Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, who scored his side's first goal with a penalty shot during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Croatia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, December 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
December 13, 2022, 11:55 pm
Argentina punches ticket to World Cup final with 3-0 win over Croatia
Lionel Messi leads team to Sunday’s final, where it’ll face off against winner of Wednesday’s France-Morocco matchup
By Steve Douglas
Argentina's goalkeeper #23 Emiliano Martinez saves a shot by Netherlands' defender Virgil van Dijk in the penalty shoot-out during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between The Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium, north of Doha on December 9, 2022. (FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
December 10, 2022, 1:33 am
Argentina beats Holland on penalties in late-night World Cup drama, heads to semis
Thrilling game tied after extra time; Messi’s team wins 4-3 on penalties; now to go up against Croatia on Tuesday after 2018 runner-up edges Brazil
By Agencies
Argentina's Lionel Messi standing beside Saudi Arabia's players celebrating after winning the World Cup group C soccer match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, November 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
November 22, 2022, 4:39 pm
Saudi Arabia downs Messi’s Argentina in historic World Cup upset
South American heavyweights, coming off a 36-win streak that included winning Copa America, fall 2-1 in stunner seen as one of biggest-ever in global soccer tournament
By Steve Douglas
Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal during the UEFA Champions League Group H second leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Maccabi Haifa FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on October 25, 2022. (Geoffroy VAN DER HASSELT / AFP)
October 26, 2022, 2:42 am
Lights out for Maccabi Haifa as dominant PSG clobbers Israelis 7-2
Messi and Mbappe score twice for potent Paris squad in shellacking, ending Haifa soccer squad’s long-shot hopes of advancing past the Champions League group stage for first time
By Joshua Davidovich and AFP
PSG's Lionel Messi, left, kicks the ball during the French Super Cup final soccer match between Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
August 27, 2022, 11:38 am
Maccabi Haifa to host PSG in Champions League clash on September 14
Israeli fans will have chance to see global soccer superstars Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe in action at Haifa’s Sammy Ofer Stadium; Juventus, Benfica will also visit
By ToI Staff and AP
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