LIONEL MESSI INSPIRES ARGENTINA TO THIRD WORLD CUP TITLE

The majestic Lionel Messi finally achieved his World Cup dream as Argentina won their third crown in Qatar on Sunday.
The South Americans defeated France 4-2 on penalties after the match had ebbed and flowed to a 3-3 draw at the end of extra time.
It was a fitting swansong for Messi on the world cup stage, as he has now added the only title that eluded him in a storied career.
Jack Matthew reports.