The World Cup final “for eternity” descended into madness, and then into perhaps the greatest game ever played, around 7:40 p.m. here at the Lusail Stadium, with Argentine dreams crystallizing and then, suddenly, in 96 seconds, paralyzed.
Argentina beats France on penalty kicks, winning World Cup for third time.
Lionel Messi has finally added a World Cup Trophy to his glittering case of hardware following Argentina’s win over France in penalties following a six-goal thriller at the 2022 World Cup Final in Qatar.
Kylian Mbappé momentarily shattered them. Lionel Messi rekindled them with what could have been a storybook goal, to put Argentina ahead 3-2 in extra time.
But Mbappé equalized from the penalty area with minutes remaining.
And so the game went to penalties. And so, up stepped the Argentine hero, Emi Martinez.
The goalkeeper, nicknamed Dibu.
The goalkeeper, nicknamed “Dibu,” sprung to his right to push away Kingsley Coman’s second spot-kick for France, after Messi and Mbappé had converted. He pranced around the penalty area, pumping his fist into the air.
He then shimmied after his sheer size forced Aurelien Tchouameni, France’s next taker, to drag his penalty wide.
Marcus Thuram then scored for France, but Argentina had been perfect. Gonzalo Montiel scored the winner. Messi fell to his knees. Teammates crowded around him.
The French team on Sunday morning said the match will amount to a “face-to-face” competition between the four best strikers and top goal scorers in this year’s World Cup.
Messi said in October that the tournament in Qatar would be his last World Cup.
Argentina entered the 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar knowing it was likely their last chance at the sport’s biggest prize while it still had arguably the greatest player of all-time on their side.
Lionel Messi had accomplished everything in the football world outside of a World Cup title. At 35 years old, it was now or never.
Why Messi is an inspiration?
From his very childhood, Lionel Messi was very passionate about playing football. His passion not only made him world famous but also saved his life, as his football skills helped him to pay for his medical treatment. So, Lionel Messi plays football not just for himself and his team but for something much bigger.“The day you think there is no improvements to be made is a sad one for any player.”
What was Messi’s biggest achievement?
He has scored 793 goals for club and country throughout his professional career and is also the first player in history to win five and six European Golden Shoes.
How many achievement did Messi have?
He has won 10 La Liga titles, four UEFA Champions League titles, three FIFA Club World Cup trophies, seven Copa del Rey titles, three UEFA Super Cup titles, and six European Golden Shoe awards among many other accolades as a player for La Liga club Barcelona.
MESSI MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES
“The day you think there is no improvements to be made is a sad one for any player.”
I try to use pressure to help me in every game. Pressure helps me do things to the best of my ability. I like it. I don’t feel pressure; quite the contrary, because I always enjoy what I’m doing and that’s playing football.”
“Every year I try to grow as a player and not get stuck in a rut. I try to improve my game in every way possible.”
“It takes sacrifice as well as talent.”
“My ambition is always to get better and better.”
“I’m happy with a ball at my feet. My motivation comes from playing the game I love.”