Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to Lionel Messi, calling his World Cup triumph the 'final cherry' on an 'incredible career'. The Manchester City manager stated that he considers his former Barcelona player to be 'the best' of all time, but added that his opinion wouldn't have changed had Argentina lost the final to France.
Streets of central Buenos Aires are a cacophony of yelling and horns after shootout victory against France
Messi led side to shootout victory over France after epic final
Lionel Messi lifts trophy after thrilling match goes to extra time and penalties
Argentina 3-3 France - Argentina win 4-2 on penalties.
Several France players have caught colds, with Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate the latest to fall ill and miss training, the French Football Federation has confirmed.
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Lionel Messi gave Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal a piece of his mind, blasted the referee and raged at an opposing player after Argentina won through on penalties following a remarkable 2-2 draw in normal-time.
