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Lionesses star Beth Mead wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award 2022 The Metro says Beth Mead has been crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2022 after the Lionesses star helped England win the Women’s Euros in the summer. The Arsenal forward won the Golden Boot for scoring six goals during England’s successful campaign and was named Player of the Tournament for her impressive performances. Mead, who was the favourite to land the award, was nominated alongside England cricket captain Ben Stokes, snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan, curler Eve Muirhead, runner Jake Wightman and gymnast Jessica Gadirova, who…

Pele: Brazil great’s cancer has advanced, says hospital BBC Sport says Brazil great Pele’s cancer has advanced, according to the hospital where the 82-year-old is being treated. The three-time World Cup winner has been in hospital for just over three weeks. His daughter said on social media that he would spend Christmas in hospital. The Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein said Pele “presents cancer disease progression and requires greater care related to renal and cardiac dysfunctions”. Pele had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since had regular treatment. “Our Christmas at home has been suspended,” wrote…

Jurgen Klopp has lost both Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz to long-term injuries.

Argentina’s World Cup victory watched by 14.9m  Argentina’s glorious victory over France in Sunday’s World Cup final was watched by a peak of 14.9m people on BBC One. With a TV audience share of 58%, the penalty shootout win was streamed 7.1m times on iPlayer and BBC Sport Online. ITV, who also broadcast the final, saw a peak of 4.4m with a TV audience share of 17.8%. BBC TV coverage had a total reach of 38.8m throughout the tournament. Plus, a record-breaking 104.7m tournament streams was reached on iPlayer and Sport Online. Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport, said: “One…

Backpages – French papers react to Argentina World Cup win French regional newspaper La Voix du Nord says “thank you anyway” French newspaper Le Parisien declares itself “proud of our Bleus” “Heads held high”, says L’Equipe

Argentine newspaper Clarin carries a two-word headline, which translates into English as: “Thank you Messi” Regional newspaper El Tribuno celebrates “World Cup happiness” El Dia – a newspaper published in the Argentine city of La Plata – speaks of “an explosion of euphoria in every home, bar, club and restaurant”, with a picture of one of the city’s squares packed with people

He was somehow on the losing side…

Qatar World Cup 2022 – Argentina win the World Cup, beating France on penalties Footballing legend Lionel Messi achieved his World Cup dreams last night after Argentina beat France to lift the trophy. Argentina won the shootout 4-2 after a spectacular game which saw Argentina dominate for most of the match, being 2-0 up until the 80th minute. Then France’s Kylian Mbappe showed off his magic, scoring from the spot, and just one minute later, he scored again – levelling the game and leaving Argentina in shock.  Messi got Argentina back in front at 108 minutes before Mbappe scored again…

Controversial decision…

Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the defeat.

Beckham had an eventful afternoon.

Qatar World Cup 2022 Argentina vs France: Predictions, team news, XI  The final is here and it’s set to be a dazzling finale to a World Cup full of surprises and upsets and incredible football. Sunday afternoon will see Argentina and reigning champions France battle it out for glory at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in what promises to be a mouth-watering final. France will step out onto the pitch looking to win back-to-back World Cups and with statistics on their side, we will see a determined and confident France. But with Lionel Messi – the greatest footballer of all time…

Qatar World Cup 2022 final: Fans ecstatic as countdown begins Footing fans across the world are eagerly awaiting what will be the memorable final of the Qatar World Cup. The final sees two footballing giants – France and Argentina battle it out in Doha, in what will be a historic win for either team. France is looking to become just the third team to retain the trophy in its 93-year history. Their manager Didier Deschamps will be hoping to become the first manager since Italy’s Vittorio Pozzo in 1939 to win consecutive titles. For Argentina, the hopes and dreams of…

Gareth Southgate to remain England boss until after Euros 2024 England football boss Gareth Southgate will remain the team’s manager until after the European Championships in 2024, the FA has confirmed. Following England’s exit from the World Cup, Southgate had said he was “conflicted” about his future in the role. He was appointed manager in 201 and let the national squad to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the 2021 Euros finals. His current contract is set to expire in December 2024. “We are delighted to confirm that Gareth Southgate is continuing as England manager and will lead our Euro…

Qatar World Cup 2022 fixtures Argentina vs France World Cup final  Today’s FIFA World Cup fixtures – Watch live on BBC One, ITV or online. FINAL Argentina vs France (15:00)

Today’s FIFA World Cup fixtures – Watch live on BBC One, ITV or online. 3RD/4TH PLAY-OFF Croatia vs Morocco (15:00)

The Barcelona midfielder ends his international career with 143 caps and two major trophies.

The 23-year-old suffered disappointment in Qatar.

‘Manchester United would be an incredibly tough team to defend against.’

The former Gunners boss claimed Germany’s political protest had undermined their World Cup campaign.

Sunday’s World Cup final is more than just Lionel Messi v Kylian Mbappe.

‘While all my mates were trying to buy Razzle, I was dazzled…’

France are looking to become the first team to retain the title since Brazil in 1962.

His father Michael raced for Mercedes from 2010 to 2012.

‘We are going to ask him not to step down.’