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[ad_1] Lionel Messi has no plans to imminently retire from international football because he wants to “continue playing as a champion”. Messi, 35, scored twice on Sunday to help Argentina win their third World Cup — and first since 1986. Messi will be 38 by the time the next World Cup starts in 2026 — and will turn 39 during the tournament — but the forward has said he does not intend to immediately retire after the final. “I’m not retiring from the national team,” he said after the final. …

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[ad_1] Argentina won the World Cup after an incredible 4-2 penalty shootout victory over France in the final. In doing so, they earned Lionel Messi a fairy tale ending despite his Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Kylian Mbappe scoring a hat-trick — the first in a final since Sir Geoff Hurst for England in 1966 — and becoming the highest scorer in World Cup finals with four. The game, which ended 3-3 after extra time, had it all — but is it the best World Cup final ever? How does it compare with…

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[ad_1] Lionel Messi has said he “knew God was going to give me” the 2022 World Cup. Argentina beat France on penalty kicks in the greatest final in the history of the tournament on Sunday. Messi opened the scoring for Argentina and his side appeared on course for glory when Angel Di Maria doubled their lead before the half-time interval. But Kylian Mbappe hit back from the spot and then took the game into extra time after he scored a stunning volley. Messi scored again for Argentina in extra time,…

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[ad_1] Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was immobilized and carted off the field in Sunday’s game against the Eagles. Here’s what you need to know: Jenkins remained down after a 7-yard run by running back David Montgomery in the Bears’ opening drive of the game. He was placed onto a stretcher, but appeared to be moving his legs. Jenkins was officially ruled out with a neck injury. The Bears gathered around Teven Jenkins, who has been immobilized and is now leaving on a cart. pic.twitter.com/Q6HYENIhaV — Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) December…

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[ad_1] One of the most exciting World Cup finals of all time was won on penalties by Argentina after Kylian Mbappe had scored a hat-trick to force the shootout. Argentina were coasting to victory with an hour gone, the score at 2-0 thanks to goals by Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria. But when Di Maria came off in the 64th minute the game changed, and France and Mbappe’s confidence grew and grew. The France forward scored twice in the space of two minutes, the first from the spot and…

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[ad_1] The NHL is littered with jaw-dropping, eye-popping, highlight reel-making talent. These players, from established stars like Connor McDavid and Cale Makar to exciting risers like Jack Hughes and Trevor Zegras, are fun to watch. The Stars have their share of these talents as well. Roope Hintz and Miro Heiskanen are examples. Elite skating, efficient puck-handling and a general package of skills that’s attractive social media content. Saturday night in Carolina, the Stars were a showcase for the other side. Guys who weren’t highly-touted, top-10 draft picks (Hintz the exception…

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[ad_1] ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Bills knew a three-game stretch against the AFC East could go a long way in defining the season. And with a third-straight victory, this time a 32-29 thriller over the Dolphins, the Bills are on the doorstep of their third straight divisional title. “It took everything we had to pull this one out tonight,” coach Sean McDermott said of the matchup. Quarterback Josh Allen even mentioned a third matchup between the two teams could be in everyone’s future. After a stagnant third quarter, the…

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[ad_1] NFL Week 15 brings plenty of playoff-clinching scenarios, and key division battles. All 32 teams will be in action for the final four weeks of the season as there are no longer any bye weeks. We also get three games on Saturday this week, with the Colts playing the Vikings, the Ravens playing the Browns and the Dolphins traveling to snowy Buffalo for a key AFC East matchup. Our expert picks are here with storylines for each game. NFL Week 15 playoff clinching scenarios There are a lot of…

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[ad_1] The World Cup is the ultimate stage for the planet’s elite players to strut their stuff. Over the years, millions have watched from the edge of their seats as Pele, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo (Cristiano and Fenomeno) and Johan Cruyff have bamboozled and embarrassed their counterparts. Fancy flicks and tricks are a staple of football at this level, although the ever-increasing introduction of new, flashier statistics and analytics has somewhat stifled attacking aesthetics. That said, they do certainly still exist and The Athletic is on hand to explain the most popular skills —…

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[ad_1] ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — After the game, Sean McDermott bit his lower lip all over again, actually gnawed on it, while recalling the dangerous play. “Yeah,” McDermott said, “run it down to zero on the clock and throw a touchdown.” The frazzled coach’s whiskers turned grayer Saturday night over Josh Allen’s decision to drain eight seconds at the end of the first half and attempt a difficult throw rather than leave time for a go-ahead field goal. “He’s lucky he made it out, lucky he threw a touchdown pass…

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