Tributes flowed in for Lionel Messi from present and former soccer stars after the Argentina captain guided his nation to World Cup success.
The World Cup was the trophy that had at all times eluded Messi’s grasp. Till now.
The 35-year-old was the participant of the Qatar 2022 match and one of many stars of the ultimate as he scored twice to make sure his facet performed out a 3-3 draw with France after further time.
He even stored his cool as he transformed Argentina’s first penalty of the shootout and the remainder of his team-mates did their half to safe the trophy in what is going to possible be his last World Cup.
For a lot of, the victory has settled the talk. Messi is the perfect participant ever to have performed the sport – and the Albiceleste captain has earned immense respect from a few of the different nice names who got here earlier than him, in addition to those that are nonetheless enjoying on the elite degree.
Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Neymar, Brazil legends Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho, England heroes Gary Lineker and David Beckham, and Barcelona teen Gavi have been amongst these to pay tribute to the Argentina icon.
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