Kieran Shannon: Sport doesn't get bigger and rarely gets better than Messi's World Cup

Football has always been the global game, and for a long time Messi has been its king. And now thankfully after last Sunday he’s indisputably the king of the world

THE KING: Argentina captain Lionel Messi celebrates with the World Cup trophy as he is lifted up by team-mates following victory over France. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Well, have you recovered by now?

We have, just about, yet still find ourselves trying to process the magnitude and magnificence of that World Cup final.