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FIFA World Cup Final 2022: Lionel Messi does it again! Argentina wins thriller for the Golden Cup

Argentina’s 36-year wait is over as they snatch victory against France in penalty shootout by 4-2 in a nail-biting FIFA World Cup final.

Statesman News Service | New Delhi | December 19, 2022 12:01 am | Updated : May 19, 2023 5:15 pm

FIFA World Cup Final 2022: Lionel Messi does it again! Argentina wins thriller for the Golden Cup

[Photo: IANS]

Messi Messi echoed in whole of the stadium as Argentina has done it. A nail-biting match that turned out to be one of the most thrilling finals resulted in Argentina’s win over France in penalties. With this, Argentina’s wait of 36 years comes to an end as they now have their 3rd title.

FIFA World Final 2022, FIFA World Cup 2022 Winner [ Photo credit: Yatharth Nigam]
FIFA World Final 2022 [ Photo credit: Yatharth Nigam]
The little boy from Rosario, Argentina has done it again. Scoring three goals in the World Cup final, the messiah has completely stunned the defending champions, Argentina. Yes, this is the moment for Messi, yes this is the fairytale generations will listen, and this is the dream farewell Messi would have only dreamt for.

In a first half dominated by Argentina, it led by 2-0, but France came back stronger in the second half as Mbappe scored a hat trick! With three goals in the match and one in the penalties, Mbappe tried his best to be on the winning side.

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But, it again came down to the saying that one cannot win it for all. But it was Messi’s moment as he scored two goals in the match and one in the penalties. Emi Martinez showed his brilliance by saving an amazing kick. Montiel scored the winning goal and eventually, Argentina were the World Champions.

Vamos Argentina and Messi fans! The moment has arrived.

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