The Irish Times view on the World Cup: still a beautiful game
Despite crass commercialisation, and political meddling, the finals remain magica
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Going Gone – Frank McNally on the rise and fall of Irish go-go dancing
Plus: Diplomacy requires envoys of bad luck to avoid Spain’s and Argentina’s embassies on Sunday
Spain v Argentina: Johan Cruyff’s legacy clear as the nation that shaped Messi faces its masterpiece
The World Cup final pits the Spanish collective against the most extravagant talent to emerge from its football culture
Paul Howard watched every World Cup game – here’s what he learned
In the News podcast: Bloated tournament shows how little Fifa cares about players, says Howard
UK government urges Fifa investigation over Malvinas banner during Argentina players’ celebration
‘World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are,’ says No 10 Downing Street spokesperson
‘Pure football cowardice’: English media react to World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina
Manager Thomas Tuchel to face sustained blitz from British press after team lose 2-1 in Atlanta
‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner
Players celebrate on the pitch with the message after World Cup semi-final win
Stunning comeback from Argentina against England puts them in World Cup final - as it happened
Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez win semi-final for Argentina as England rue caution after going ahead
Thomas Tuchel’s all-time bottle job hands Argentina World Cup final place
Substitutions backfire for England, as Lionel Messi helps inspire Argentina’s comeback to make final
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