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Wear it like Messi: football fans make the most of Qatari culture

Son of a bisht or victim of a wardrobe malfunction? Lionel Messi set tongues wagging by wearing the traditional Qatari outfit when he lifted the World Cup. But he wasn't the only football fan to drape himself in the local culture.

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Watch: Jubilant Morocco welcomes home history-making World Cup team

Tens of thousands of jubilant Moroccans lined the streets of Rabat to welcome their football team home on Tuesday after the players exceeded the North African nation's wildest expectations and finished fourth at the World Cup in Qatar.

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Messi's World Cup celebration post becomes Instagram's most liked ever

“WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!” Messi wrote in Spanish on his Instagram.

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A Bank holiday is declared as the World Cup champions arrive home

The Argentine football team have returned to a hero’s welcome in Buenos Aires after they won the World Cup in Qatar.

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Argentina fans celebrate World Cup victory in Qatar

Argentina fans saw their team win the World Cup for the first time in 36 years when they beat France 4-2 on penalties in Qatar.

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Argentina celebrates after World Cup victory in Qatar

Football fans in Argentina are ecstatic after winning the World Cup in Qatar. Euronews spoke to some of them, through the noise of their celebrations near Buenos Aires. “We were all waiting for this one, this is the one that was missing,” said one happy fan.

Argentina

'We deserve this!': Argentina erupts in joy after epic World Cup win

Millions took to the streets of Argentina's towns and cities into the night on Sunday to celebrate after their nail-biting victory over France in Qatar.

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Messi finally claims World Cup glory as Argentina beat France

Argentina win third World Cup title despite France's Kylian Mbappé scoring the first hat trick in a final in 56 years.

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Watch: Supporters arrive for 2022 World Cup final Argentina v France

Supporters arrive at Qatar's Lusail Stadium ahead of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, cheering as they watch an aerobatic display.

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Champions! Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup victory

Talismanic captain Messi scored three goals in his nation's third World Cup title -- the last win was back in 1986.

Qatar

World Cup: France plagued by illness ahead of final against Argentina

Some of France's key players are isolating with flu as both teams aim to win a third title on Sunday.

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Yugoslav and Serbian football star Siniša Mihajlović dies aged 53

The notable defender and midfielder celebrated in Italy's Serie A as a freekick specialist died after a battle with leukaemia, his family said in a statement on Friday.

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Cheers and Tears: Excitement Grows as Football Fans Move on to the Finale

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As fans have clustered around television screens around the world in the past weeks and cheered on their national football teams, it has been an emotional roller coaster that ended in tears for some and elation for others who saw their countries advance.

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FIFA World Cup 2022: The story of week four

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From 32 teams down to just two. We have our FIFA World Cup finalists. Who will win the trophy on Sunday?

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EU court adviser backs FIFA and UEFA against breakaway Super League

The final verdict in the case is not expected until next year.

France

Car horns and fireworks: France delights in reaching World Cup final

Reaching their second consecutive World Cup final, France knocked out Morocco 2-0, ending the north African side's fairytale campaign.

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France has crushed Morocco's World Cup dreams, ending the Atlas Lions' fairytale run

Reigning champions France kept their composure to edge out Morocco 2-0 and book their place in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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Football mania takes hold in Dubai – and not just for the World Cup

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Whether you’re an avid fan, a budding amateur or a professional player, there are many benefits of being in Dubai. Committed supporters’ clubs, live games and shows, and cutting-edge training facilities and academies all unite Dubai’s football fans and aficionados in appreciation of the sport.

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Morocco faces France in World Cup match fraught with symbolism

France and Morocco will face off in a semi-final match in the 2022 World Cup at 20:00 CET.

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Celebs in football: Michael B. Jordan buys stakes in AFC Bournemouth

Michael B. Jordan becomes part owner of AFC Bournemouth: Which other celebs are shareholders of football clubs?