Messi takes giant leap from Maradona's shadow as Argentina conquer captain's final frontier For years the debate over the 'greatest of all time' has swirled around Messi. While the majority have not needed any further convincing of his entitlement to such a status, there have always been dissenters
Messi says will continue Argentina career after World Cup win He says he wants to keep experiencing a few more matches as world champion
'Congratulations brother' - Neymar leads tributes for Messi after Argentina beat France in World Cup final The Golden Ball winner's long-awaited success at the tournament was widely celebrated by players and peers across the game
UAE: Fans laud Messi, call final between Argentina, France the best game in World Cup history Fan zones were jam-packed, and organisers needed to add seats to accommodate the excess demand
In Qatar World Cup, Argentina's Messi breaks five Guinness records On Sunday, the Argentine captain surpassed Lothar Matthäus' record for playing most World Cup matches
Qatar World Cup breaks goal record after incredible Argentina-France final The Albiceleste won the tournament for a third time in remarkable fashion at Lusail Stadium
Photos: Messi wears bisht, as Argentina celebrate epic World Cup final win against France Sunday's final turned from a one-sided affair into a nerve-racking vintage showdown
Messi becomes first player to score in every round at a World Cup The Argentine captain is the first to net in the group stage, round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final at one World Cup
France's Mbappe secures Golden Boot as Messi wins Golden Ball for best player at World Cup France forward Kylian Mbappe became the second player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final
Argentina crowned World Cup champions after gripping final against feisty France France had come from two goals down to level over 90 minutes with Kylian Mbappe netting twice in two minutes, including an 80th-minute penalty
