Lionel Messi played a key role in Argentina's third FIFA World Cup triumph, and former Real Madrid and Spain manager Vincente Del Bosque has had his say in the debate surrounding who is the better player between Messi and his counterpart from Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo.
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FIFA World Cup champion Lionel Messi has been invited to leave his mark at the hall of fame of the famous Maracana Stadium in Brazil, joining his footprints along with many other stars.
Winning an international trophy in the biggest sporting event in the world is no mean feat.
As Lionel Messi and his Argentine teammates landed in the country with the coveted trophy, thousands of fans lined up in the middle of the night to try to get a glimpse of their favourite team as they won the greatest World Cup finals of all time ahead of what is scheduled to be a day of celebrations in Buenos Aires.
Despite winning the FIFA World Cup 2022, Lionel Messi is still creating record after record.
"I want to be in Argentina to see how crazy it is.
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has lauded Qatar for their performance as hosts of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, saying that in the future, all football tournaments should be held in the Middle East.
Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo shared a lovely note after Argentina’s FIFA World Cup win over France and was thankful to her husband for teaching their family the value of 'never giving up.
Emiliano Martinez was the hero for Argentina during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
After their much-needed win in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 over France, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, known for his sharp comments and antics on the field, trolled France star Kylian Mbappe while celebrating the triumph in their dressing room.
As Argentinian shoulders were down in extra time after conceding two goals from France forward Kylian Mbappe, a Lionel Messi magic moment was the need of the hour.
Four years ago, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was a bench-warmer at Arsenal.
"I am convinced that we have potential and are at a good enough level to wear the (Argentina) shirt.
Lionel Messi finished his fifth and final FIFA World Cup campaign by lifting the trophy for Argentina as the Albiceleste beat France in the penalty shootouts at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Sunday, December 18 to win the coveted prize after 36 years.
Argentina are the new champions of World Football after they beat France on penalties in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Sunday, December 18.
It was a hard-fought battle by the Frenchmen, but ultimately Lionel Messi's Argentina will take the trophy home after beating the 2018 champions in penalties in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Sunday, December 18.
Lionel Messi scored two goals and then another in a shootout as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties on December 12 (Sunday) to claim a third World Cup title despite Kylian Mbappe scoring the first hat trick in a final in 56 years.
A month of intense football action has finally boiled down to just two teams, when defending champions France take on Lionel Messi's Argentina in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Sunday, December 18.