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Dec 2022
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World Cup 2022: Episode 26 - Messi’s Wor...

THE TIMES
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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd in London, with David Walsh in Qatar.


Argentina have won their third World Cup in one of the most entertaining World Cup Finals ever - what impressed us most? (00:00)


With the World Cup in Qatar over - what did we make of the action on the pitch throughout the tournament? (17:00)


Lionel Messi finally gets his hands on the World Cup - but does it make him the greatest ever? (26:45)


Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick in the final but still didn’t take home the trophy. Will he be the player we consider the best in the world for the next decade? (38:13)


The Times’ David Walsh joins us from inside the Lusail Stadium after the trophy ceremony and brings us the latest on Gareth Southgate’s decision to stay in charge of England (49:55)


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