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Lionel Messi lastly topped his record-breaking profession with the one trophy that was lacking as he produced a efficiency that may go down in World Cup historical past, scoring a first-half penalty and netting once more in further time.

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (C) holds up the FIFA World Cup Trophy as he celebrates with teammates profitable the Qatar 2022 World Cup closing soccer match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on 18 December 2022. Picture: Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP

BUENOS AIRES – Lionel Messi and his teammates set off for Argentina with probably the most coveted prize in soccer as thousands and thousands of compatriots waited to welcome them home on Monday and catch a glimpse of the World Cup trophy.

In the capital Buenos Aires and all through the nation, thousands and thousands took to the streets to have a good time Sunday’s outstanding penalty shoot-out victory over France within the World Cup closing in Qatar.

Messi lastly topped his record-breaking profession with the one trophy that was lacking as he produced a efficiency that may go down in World Cup historical past, scoring a first-half penalty and netting once more in further time.

France had fought again from 2-0 down within the final 10 minutes as Kylian Mbappe scored twice to equalise and pressure further time in a pulsating match watched by an 89,000 crowd in Lusail Stadium.

Messi appeared to have determined the match in further time along with his second purpose of the sport earlier than his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Mbappe accomplished solely the second World Cup closing hat-trick to deliver the rating to 3-3 and pressure penalties.

Gonzalo Montiel swept home the decisive spot kick to win the shootout 4-2 for Argentina – however this was Messi’s second.

And whereas the gamers have been in a position to have a good time with an estimated 40,000 followers contained in the stadium on Sunday evening, there are 45 million again home keen to welcome their heroes on Monday night.

“Of course, it’s what we’re all waiting for,” instructor Veronica Silva, 44, advised AFP from the Plaza de Mayo sq. in central Buenos Aires the place celebrations went on into Sunday evening.

“This will continue for a couple of days. It started now and it won’t end tomorrow because they arrive tomorrow: it will go on for longer.”

“Of course we can’t wait to see the players, all of them,” added cleaner Rosa Rodriguez, 63.

“It’s a good team who did us proud. The biggest celebration will be when they arrive.”

‘I CAN’T ASK FOR MORE’

Messi had tasted bitter defeat within the 2014 closing towards Germany however in his fifth and closing World Cup, the 35-year-old lastly emulated Argentina idol Diego Maradona by main his nation to World Cup glory for the primary time since 1986.

Tens of hundreds of blue and white-shirted Argentina followers rose to salute Messi as he advised them “We’re champions of the world!” on the stadium microphone.

Later he advised Argentine tv: “Obviously I wanted to finish my career with this. I can’t ask for any more.

“My profession is coming to finish as a result of these are my closing years. What extra might there be after this?”

But he said he would continue with the Argentina squad. “I need to hold experiencing a number of extra matches as world champion,” he added.

FIFA will be delighted with a pulsating final that capped one of the most controversial World Cups in history, with the Qatari organisers having to face persistent questions about the country’s treatment of migrant workers and its laws on homosexuality.

Neutrals will be happy that Messi has finally won a World Cup. However, with his hat-trick – and the Golden Boot for top scorer at the tournament with eight goals – Mbappe surely showed he is ready to inherit the mantle of the world’s best player.

ENTHRALLING GAME

Argentina, now three-time world champions, dominated the first half of the final as Messi scored a 23rd minute penalty after Ousmane Dembele tripped Angel Di Maria.

The mercurial Messi was then part of a superb move that led to Di Maria sweeping home Argentina’s second goal after 36 minutes.

The defending champions finally got back into the game in the second half as Randal Kolo Muani was dragged down by Nicolas Otamendi in the penalty area and Mbappe converted from the spot with only 10 minutes left.

A minute later, Mbappe scored a superb volley to bring France level.

In extra time, Messi knocked in the rebound when Hugo Lloris parried Martinez’s saved shot in the 108th minute to give Argentina the lead once again.

But when Mbappe’s shot hit Montiel’s outstretched arm, the referee pointed to the penalty spot and the French forward stroked it home to become the first player to score a World Cup hat-trick since England’s Geoff Hurst in 1966.

His heroics were not enough despite also knocking in France’s first shoot-out spot-kick, as Montiel gave Argentina a 4-2 victory after Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved Kingsley Coman’s attempt.

“All that I’ve dreamed of has been achieved. I’ve no phrases for it,” said Martinez, adding that victory was “future.”

France coach Didier Deschamps rued the failure to become the first team in 60 years to retain the trophy.

“I do not need to take any benefit away from Argentina however there have been tons and a lot of feelings and it was merciless on the finish as a result of we have been so shut,” he stated.



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