FIFA investigate Argentina's "offensive behaviour" at World Cup final
Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture with his goalkeeper of the tournament trophy, before being filmed mocking French star Kylian Mbappe.
1
7.8k
Jan 13th 2023, 7:42 PM
Last year
2022
Looking Back
Biggest disappointment? Standout Irish athlete? We review 2022
The42′s writers reflect on a memorable 12 months.
0
19.8k
Dec 31st 2022, 10:00 AM
Heartbreak
Mbappe will 'never get over' World Cup disappointment as Neymar sent off in PSG return
The France star scored the winner for PSG in their Ligue 1 clash with Strasbourg.
0
9.0k
Dec 29th 2022, 10:25 AM
Controversy
'Hateful' racist abuse of France's World Cup runners-up slammed
Kingsley Coman and Aurelien Tchouameni, who missed their penalties in the shootout, were targeted.
2
9.0k
Dec 20th 2022, 9:26 PM
Scenes
Argentina World Cup winners ditch bus for chopper ride over Buenos Aires
The world champions were earlier paraded out of Ezeiza airport ahead of a few hours’ rest.
4
26.7k
Updated
Dec 20th 2022, 7:48 PM
Analysis
Thrilling World Cup highlights the biggest difference between club and international football
The many surprise results in Qatar 2022 are in stark contrast to the consistently predictable outcomes elsewhere.
8
17.8k
Dec 20th 2022, 8:30 AM
Final reflections
What I think about when I think about Qatar's World Cup
Gavin Cooney writes about his experiences and impressions of the 2022 World Cup, having spent a month in Qatar.
29
44.2k
Dec 19th 2022, 8:00 PM
Looking Back
Biggest disappointment? Best goal? Our writers review the 2022 World Cup
We also consider the highlight and lowlight of the tournament after an eventful few weeks.
4
10.4k
Dec 19th 2022, 5:16 PM
future plans
Fifa readies 48-team World Cup
For the first time, football’s greatest tournament will be held across three host nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico.
26
31.1k
Updated
Dec 19th 2022, 3:10 PM
doubt
Deschamps' France future uncertain ahead of Ireland clash in March
Les Bleus face Stephen Kenny’s side in the next international window.
3
4.9k
Dec 19th 2022, 1:19 PM
talking point
The bittersweet feeling of watching Lionel Messi
The 35-year-old fulfilled a lifelong ambition by winning the World Cup on Sunday, but some will have felt conflicted when observing the star in action.
30
53.3k
Dec 19th 2022, 8:30 AM
Scaloni savours 'insane' final as he promises to 'save a spot' for Messi at 2026 World Cup
The Argentina head coach has not given up on his captain featuring in four years’ time.
0
7.9k
Dec 18th 2022, 11:14 PM
thrilling
A moment in football history that delivered the emotions that make life worth living
This was a World Cup final that will go down in lore, the nature of Argentina’s triumph only adding to allure of Lionel Messi’s legacy.
50
38.1k
Dec 18th 2022, 9:37 PM
Superstar
Lionel Messi says he will continue Argentina career
The Paris Saint-Germain forward scored two goals in the stunning and chaotic final.
3
21.4k
Dec 18th 2022, 8:53 PM
Disappointment
France coach Deschamps rues 'cruel' World Cup final defeat
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in two minutes late on in Doha as France almost earned an improbable win.
2
9.2k
Dec 18th 2022, 8:35 PM
Joy
'It's our destiny,' says Argentina's penalty hero
Emiliano Martinez saved from Kingsley Coman in the shootout to help his side to a 4-2 win after the thrilling final.
16
7.8k
Dec 18th 2022, 8:19 PM
record books
Kylian Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot after historic final hat-trick
The individual awards were confirmed by Fifa’s Technical Study Group (TSG).
9
12.8k
Dec 18th 2022, 7:44 PM
The Messi End
Messi takes his crown in Argentina's absurd, epic World Cup final victory over France
Argentina led 2-0 and then 3-2 in extra time before winning one of the truly great finals on penalties.
78
52.6k
Dec 18th 2022, 6:30 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Argentina v France, World Cup final
Argentina faced France, as Lionel Messi aimed to end his international career on a high.
51
75.1k
Dec 18th 2022, 5:05 PM
response
David Beckham makes first statement on his Qatar World Cup deal
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid player had appeared very little in public during the tournament.
16
18.1k
Dec 18th 2022, 2:29 PM
Boss
Gareth Southgate to continue as England manager, FA confirms
The 52-year-old will remain in the position until 2024.
7
3.3k
Dec 18th 2022, 11:03 AM
the final act
World Cup final preview: Messi's legacy awaits its crown while France bid for history of their own
We look ahead to the final act at the Lusail Stadium later today.
3
11.0k
Dec 18th 2022, 7:00 AM
newsletter
Cooney on Soccer: Gianni Infantino's latest cynical sermon
The42′s Gavin Cooney reports from the Fifa president’s first media appearance since his infamous opening speech.
5
5.6k
Dec 17th 2022, 7:15 AM
Corruption
‘It’s closer to Game of Thrones’ - The story of football’s biggest administration scandal
Writer and producer Miles Coleman on the Netflix documentary series ‘Fifa Uncovered’.
7
29.7k
Dec 17th 2022, 7:00 AM
Opinion
Ranking the 10 best matches of the 2022 World Cup
Argentina-Netherlands and other memorable encounters.
3
10.9k
Dec 16th 2022, 12:01 AM
Pride
'The boys fought until the last minute' - Morocco bow out of World Cup run with honour
Head coach Walid Regragui hailed the efforts of his players after their semi-final defeat to France.
4
6.2k
Dec 14th 2022, 11:08 PM
the journey ends
France end Morocco's magnificent World Cup journey
France have returned to the final with a 2-0 win.
35
27.5k
Dec 14th 2022, 9:15 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
France v Morocco, World Cup semi-final
Catch up on all the action from tonight’s second World Cup semi-final.
8
28.8k
Dec 14th 2022, 6:02 PM
Unpopular
'Everyone wanted us to lose,' claims Argentina goalkeeper
Emiliano Martinez has backed his country’s ‘fighters’.
3
8.7k
Dec 14th 2022, 5:00 PM
Dual Nationality
‘Football was my language’ - The Morocco-born player who came of age in Ireland
Yassine En-Neyah on growing up in Dublin and watching his country of birth from afar.
6
28.7k
Updated
Dec 14th 2022, 12:02 PM
Analysis
Cooney on Soccer: How Lionel Scaloni salvaged Messi's dream
Our latest members newsletter looks at how Argentina have turned their World Cup around.
0
5.0k
Dec 14th 2022, 10:07 AM
varied
France capable of the gritty and sublime to get job done
The world champions will be favourites against Morocco and their variation in attack should give the edge against a side who have only conceded once.
0
1.8k
Dec 14th 2022, 6:00 AM
main man
Lionel Messi revels in 'crazy' Argentina success
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner set his team on their way to the World Cup final.
10
8.6k
Dec 13th 2022, 10:07 PM
Happy Days
Highly rated Canada international hails Celtic fans after signing 5-year deal
Alistair Johnston has joined the club from Montreal.
1
8.0k
Dec 13th 2022, 10:00 PM
flaw
Croatia boss laments lack of goalscorer at World Cup
Zlatko Dalic spoke about his team’s shortcomings after the 2018 runners-up were beaten 3-0 by Argentina.
5
5.3k
Dec 13th 2022, 9:52 PM
Tension
Dortmund youngster hits back over USA World Cup bust-up
Gio Reyna has responded to comments made by coach Gregg Berhalter.
2
12.8k
Dec 13th 2022, 9:42 PM
the perfect farewell
Messi on cusp of World Cup dream as he inspires Argentina to semi-final victory
Julian Alvarez scored twice as Argentina eased to a 3-0 win over Croatia.
40
33.4k
Dec 13th 2022, 9:07 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Argentina v Croatia, World Cup semi-final
Argentina faced Croatia, as Lionel Messi and Luka Modric were among those vying for a spot in the final.
13
34.4k
Dec 13th 2022, 7:11 PM
Preview
World Cup semi-finals: Dreams of Messi and Morocco on the line amid prospect of repeat final pairing
We look ahead to the World Cup semi-finals.
11
17.0k
Dec 13th 2022, 8:00 AM
All to do
Varane insists France must avoid Morocco ‘trap’ to earn place in World Cup final
The defending champions are just two victories away from becoming the first side to retain the World Cup trophy since Brazil in 1962.