Bizarre moment Lionel Messi is dressed in traditional Arabic robe ahead of World Cup trophy lift 

Lionel Messi endured an awkward moment after Argentina's World Cup win on Sunday as he was draped in a robe ahead of the trophy lift. 

Lionel Messi branded the GOAT by football's big names including Jamie Carragher

Lionel Messi appears to have finally settled the debate over who the best footballer of all time is after winning the World Cup in Qatar. 

Lionel Messi becomes first player ever to win World Cup Player of the Tournament TWICE

The Argentina star was brilliant throughout the tournament and scored seven goals for his side - including two in the incredible final against France.

World Cup: Lionel Messi guides Argentina to victory over France in thrilling final

MARTIN SAMUEL: A fairy-tale, it will be called, but fairy-tales can be slight. Nothing here was pre-ordained, nothing was written in the stars or won lightly.

France manager Didier Deschamps admits his virus-hit players 'didn't SHOW UP' in the first half

France manager Didier Deschamps admitted his players 'failed to show up' and lacked the 'correct attitude' during the first half of their World Cup final defeat against champions Argentina.

Argentina 3-3 France - World Cup final: Live updates as Lionel Messi and Co WIN on penalties

Argentina and France will face off looking to win the World Cup final when they meet at the Lusail Stadium. Follow all the action from the showdown in Qatar as it happens.

Argentina 3-3 France - World Cup final: Live score and updates as match goes to extra time

Argentina and France will face off looking to win the World Cup final when they meet at the Lusail Stadium. Follow all the action from the showdown in Qatar as it happens.

Argentina 3-2 France - World Cup final: Live score and updates as match goes to extra time

Argentina and France will face off looking to win the World Cup final when they meet at the Lusail Stadium. Follow all the action from the showdown in Qatar as it happens.

Rio Ferdinand leads the plaudits for Kylian Mbappe after the French star nets twice in 95 SECONDS

Kylian Mbappe netted two quickfire goals in 95 seconds to claw France back from 2-0 down against Argentina in the World Cup final.

Argentina 2-2 France - World Cup final: Live score and updates as match goes to extra time

Argentina and France will face off looking to win the World Cup final when they meet at the Lusail Stadium. Follow all the action from the showdown in Qatar as it happens.

World Cup final: Kylian Mbappe scores a BLISTERING late double in 95 SECONDS

Kylian Mbappe netted two quickfire goals in 95 seconds to claw France back from 2-0 down against Argentina in the World Cup final.

Argentina 2-2 France - World Cup final: Live score, and updates as match goes to extra time

Argentina and France will face off looking to win the World Cup final when they meet at the Lusail Stadium. Follow all the action from the showdown in Qatar as it happens.

Argentina 2-2 France - World Cup final: Live score, team news and updates

Argentina and France will face off looking to win the World Cup final when they meet at the Lusail Stadium. Follow all the action from the showdown in Qatar as it happens.

World Cup final: France pair Olivier Giroud and Ousmane Dembele taken off before half-time

Olivier Giroud threw his water bottle in disgust after being subbed off before half time during the World Cup final

Fans SLAM World Cup final pitch as Argentina and France battle for glory

Reigning champions France took on Argentina on Sunday in the competition's conclusion, with the South American side going 2-0 up early through Lionel Messi and Angel di Maria.

Argentina 2-0 France - World Cup final: Live score, team news and updates

Argentina and France will face off looking to win the World Cup final when they meet at the Lusail Stadium. Follow all the action from the showdown in Qatar as it happens.

Gary Neville uses World Cup final to try to turn the spotlight on to British government

In a discussion on ITV about the tournament as a whole and the controversy which has followed it, Neville used it as an opportunity to turn the spotlight on the British government.

Qatar's metro system struggles as Argentina fans flood to the Lusail Stadium for the World Cup final

Qatar's metro system has struggled to cope as thousands of Argentina fans have attempted to make their way to the Lusail Stadium for the World Cup final against Argentina.

Twitter hails Roy Keane's 'extravagant' new MOUSTACHE ahead of Argentina's showdown with France

ITV viewers wasted no time in taking to Twitter to share their thoughts on the pundit's new look, with one even poking fun at his on-air disagreements with colleague Graeme Souness .

WORLD CUP RECAP: Gareth Southgate set to stay on as Three Lions boss and build up to World Cup final

Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar as we build up to the grand final this afternoon at 3pm.  

Argentina vs France - World Cup final: Live score, team news and updates

Argentina and France will face off looking to win the World Cup final when they meet at the Lusail Stadium. Follow all the action from the showdown in Qatar as it happens.