Gracias, Messi! 28 International Front Pages Mark Argentina’s World Cup Win
Series of front pages after Argentina's World Cup win

It’s been hailed as one of the most riveting finals in World Cup history ever. After 120 minutes of improbable reversal of fortunes, Argentina beat France on penalties. Argentine striker Lionel Messi scored twice (plus a penalty in the decisive showdown), securing his status of one of the sport’s all-time greats.

This is how newspapers in Argentina, France and the rest of the world featured the historic match on their front pages.

ARGENTINA 

ARGENTINA 
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FRANCE

FRANCE
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QATAR

QATAR
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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ISRAEL

ISRAEL
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TURKEY

TURKEY
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SPAIN

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GERMANY

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ITALY

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UNITED STATES 

UNITED STATES 
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BRAZIL

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MEXICO

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URUGUAY 

URUGUAY 
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VENEZUELA 

VENEZUELA 
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