Argentina won the third FIFA World Cup ( which means an additional star will be added to their badge ) beating France in Qatar 2022. Forward Lionel Messi, the tournament’s talisman, was praised by sporting heroes around the world.
After a gap of 36-years, Argentina has finally won the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Argentina scored 4-2 in penalties against the defending champion France. Messi’s fantastic penalty, second goal in extra time, excellent assist by Mac Allister, and Di Maria’s final touch propelled Argentina to victory.
After the World Cup win, Ronaldo spoke to Messi.
Ronaldo Nazario was a former Brazilian football star that won two World Cups (1994 & 2002).
Ronaldo via Twitter: “Football is a game that dispels rivalries. I witnessed many Brazilians cheering for Messi in this electrifying finale,.” “A fitting farewell to the genius who, beyond being a World Cup star and led an era. Congratulations, Messi!”
Messi in Qatar 2022
Messi played in 10 Albiceleste goals after seven games in Qatar 2022. He also scored seven goals. The final saw Messi scoring the first goal for Argentina, at 23 minutes and the third after 108 minutes. He also scored the opening goal past Hugo Lloris, the French goalkeeper.
Around the world, musicians are celebrating Argentina’s win over France at the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.
Ricky Martin and Kid Cudi took to social media to share their excitement about the exciting match at Lusail Stadium in which Argentina beat France in penalty kicks.
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“God. It was insane! Congratulations! Congratulations!
“WHAT A GAME of FOOTBALL! Congratulations Argentina, former One Direction member Horan tweet.
Argentina defeated France, the reigning men’s champion in a thrilling World Cup match. After extra time, Argentina tied the score at 3-3. Argentina won with 4-2 penalty kicks.
Other music stars paid tribute to Lionel Messi, the soccer legend. The legendary player scored two goals during the final match, one in the 108th minutes.
“Messi Messi Messi” producer Marshmello tweeted.
Boy George tweeted “Wow #ArgentinaVsFrance, what a match!” I feel sad for France, but proud for #Messi.”
After watching the match, Cudi expressed his enthusiasm for the sport. The rapper-actor tweeted, “I’ve never seen soccer before but this is s– LITT.”
A wave of musicians took over the Lusail Stadium soccer field hours before the final match for an energetic close ceremony. The performance lasted 10 minutes and featured a mix of songs from the FIFA music soundtrack. A luanching was performed by Davido, an American-Nigerian singer, and Aisha, a Qatari singer singing “(Hayya Hayya).” The ceremony concluded with the full lineup of “Light the Sky.” “Messi Messi Messi” producer Marshmello tweeted.
“Football of this type dispels any rivalry.I saw many Brazilians, and people from all over the world, cheering on Messi in this electrifying final,” said Ronaldo, via Twitter. “A farewell worthy of the genius who, far beyond being a World Cup star, led an era. Congratulations, Messi!”
Afterwards, Lali Esposito from Argentina took to the field to perform the Argentine national anthem.
In an Instagram post, she said that “This is probably the greatest thing I’ve ever imagined” and it’s been liked more than 2 million times.
