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Lionel Messi and Argentina are champions of the football world, beating 2018 victors France in a penalty shootout in Qatar despite Kylian Mbappe scoring a hat-trick.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to retire from football by old Manchester United teammate Patrice Evra, The Sun reports.

And then there were two.

France coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on the fitness of several key players on Saturday as his team battled a mystery virus on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.

Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third place play-off on Sunday morning, with Mislav Orsic curling home the stunning winner.

Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third place play-off on Sunday morning (all times AEDT), with Mislav Orsic curling home the winner.

Going into the World Cup, Olivier Giroud had prepared himself for a supersub role.

Kylian Mbappe is just 23 years old but he already pockets the highest salary in the football world – reportedly a whopping €630 million ($A1bn) over three seasons.

The virus ripping through the French team has reportedly claimed two more victims, as star defensive duo Rapahel Varane and Ibrahima Konate sat out training with Kingsley Coman after displaying cold-like symptoms.

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino announced plans for a 32-team Club World Cup from 2025, despite reported opposition from Europe’s biggest clubs.