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\"L'Equipe<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lionel Messi has fulfilled a destiny which has been his since before birth and has brought spring back to Argentina – so say his country’s newspapers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Argentine press is filled with poetic prose, conveying the emotion of the journalists who have waited 36 years to see their side on top of the world again.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In newspaper Pagina 12, Jose Luis Lanao wrote that “it is spring once again”, describing Argentina’s flag as “sky blue and white like a cherry blossom illuminated by the open sky”.<\/span><\/p>\n

He describes the country as <\/span>“the world champion in soccer and joy”<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In another newspaper, Clarin, journalist Juan Cruz reminds readers that “football is made of roses and thorns” – while also inadvertently raising a question over Messi’s age. While <\/span>Fifa’s squad list<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span><\/a> suggests he is 35, Cruz has him a year younger.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Messi, at 34 years old, is the world champion, a trophy that he was destined for before he was even born,” <\/span>Cruz said.<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Argentina president Alberto Fernandez thanked the team, writing on Twitter: “Always together, always united.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Fernandez’ Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric offered “a giant embrace to our Argentine brothers”, adding: “Your happiness crosses the mountains.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is how the rest of the world reacted to Argentina’s win.<\/span><\/p>\n

Argentina<\/h3>\n
\"Clarin<\/span><\/span>
Argentine newspaper Clarin carries a two-word headline, which translates into English as: “Thank you Messi”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"El<\/span><\/span>
Regional newspaper El Tribuno celebrates “World Cup happiness”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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El Dia – a newspaper published in the Argentine city of La Plata – speaks of “an explosion of euphoria in every home, bar, club and restaurant”, with a picture of one of the city’s squares packed with people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

France<\/h3>\n
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French newspaper Le Parisien declares itself “proud of our Bleus”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"l'Equipe<\/span><\/span>
“Heads held high”, says L’Equipe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/span><\/span>
Regional newspaper La Voix du Nord says “thank you anyway”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

UK<\/h3>\n
\"Daily<\/span><\/span>
The Daily Telegraph has just three words: “Miraculous. Magical. Messi.”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Independent<\/span><\/span>
The Independent also keeps it short and sweet: “The greatest player. The greatest final. The greatest prize.”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Daily<\/span><\/span>
The Daily Mail speaks of the agony and the ecstasy on both sides of the final<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spain<\/h3>\n
\"Mundo<\/span><\/span>
Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo hails Messi as “the best in history”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The front page of El Pais says “Messi’s Argentina is crowned after a memorable final”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Brazil<\/h3>\n
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Brazilian newspaper Extra says “Messi deserves it – and people have to put up with that”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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O Globo speaks of “immortal Messi”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The United States<\/h3>\n
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The New York Times front page speaks of “Messi magic”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Wall Street Journal with a headline saying “Messi lifts Argentina to World Cup victory”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"BBC<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Get the latest results and goal notifications for any team at the Fifa World Cup by downloading the BBC Sport app: <\/span>Apple<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span><\/a> – <\/strong>Android<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span><\/a> – <\/strong>Amazon<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\"BBC<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Get your daily dose of Fifa World Cup reaction, debate & analysis with <\/span>World Cup Daily<\/span><\/a> on BBC Sounds<\/span><\/p>\n

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