Lionel Messi finally has 'his' World Cup after defeating France in a penalty shootout in one of the most exciting finals in World Cup history.
Later, Mbappe celebrated his goal with the same gesture in front of Messi. The match pitted two of PSG's biggest stars, Kylian Mbappe and Messi himself, against each other. - World Cup.
PSG teammates Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi clashed in the World Cup final, and it was the latter who came out on top, as Argentina edged France on ...
[Didier Deschamps](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/didier-deschamps) couldn't hide his disappointment when speaking after the match. But Neymar was willing to put the South American rivalry side in awe of Messi's achievement, as he finally won the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive) at the age of 35. When you touch something and it escapes us, it's even more difficult to digest, that's how it is, you have to accept it." "Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. We come back from nowhere. Now that his dream of becoming a world champion with Argentina has come to true, Messi is going to enjoy every second. The merit is of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the one of all Argentinians. We didn't do everything well but like this World Cup, there was heart, energy. Despite scoring a remarkable hat-trick which helped France come from behind twice, Mbappe ended up on the losing side. Have your say! [Brazil](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brazil-football-team) star, whose nation were [dumped out of the tournament](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/breaking-worldcup-brazil-croatia-highlights-28696018) in the quarter-finals, watched from home as neighbours [Argentina](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/argentina-football-team) dramatically came out on top in a jaw-dropping final on Sunday [which finished 3-3 after extra-time](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-argentina-france-worldcup-final-28762994). [Neymar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/neymar) has sent a classy message of congratulations to "brother" [Lionel Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-messi) after his [World Cup final](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-final) triumph over [France](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/france-football-team) and [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/paris-saint-germain) teammate [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/kylian-mbappe).
The Brazilian congratulated the best player of all time, who finally got the long-awaited World Cup.
The emotion that Ney had after Argentina's victory in the Copa Amรฉrica is remembered, despite the fact that he lost the title at the Maracana against Leo. The top winner of the Ballon d'Or is finally world champion. The Argentine team won the title in the World Cup in Qatar, after beating France in the penalty shootout, after being 3-3 in the development of the commitment.
Brazil star Neymar congratulated his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Lionel Messi on winning the 2022 Qatar World Cup final with Argentina.
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Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties in final to win the FIFA World Cup 2022. Lionel Messi netted twice before game moved into penalty shootouts.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 19, 2022 01:06 AM IST. After the game ended at 3-3 after the Extra Time, Argentina prevailed in penalties. Lionel Messi finally lifted the FIFA World Cup as his side beat France 4-2 on penalties in the final at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
Lionel Messi is a World Cup winner at the fifth and final attempt, after Argentina held their nerve to defeat France in one of the greatest matches in ...
"Congratulations Lionel Messi and Argentina. "Congratulations Argentina! "Enjoy it with your family.