World Cup final

Argentina's media heaped praise on Lionel Messi and the national team after the Albiceleste's dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over France in the World Cup final on Sunday.

France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris reflected on the luck of the penalty shootout after his side's defeat to Argentina in a thrilling World Cup final.

France manager Didier Deschamps said his players suffered from a "lack of energy" in the team's penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final here on Sunday.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui was a proud man after a 2-0 defeat to France in the semifinals ended his side's hopes of a first-ever World Cup final for an African nation and he also lamented the injury misfortune that dogged…

France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said he expect a difficult World Cup final when his side takes on Argentina on Sunday.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his team would enjoy muted celebrations after reaching the World Cup final with a 3-0 victory over Croatia.