Lionel Messi, the icon of Argentina and the recently crowned World Cup champion, took to Instagram on Sunday night to celebrate the victory in Qatar and to express his gratitude to his supporters, family, and nation, stating it was an incredible moment for him.
For the first time since 1986, when Diego Maradona led the Argentine national team to triumph against West Germany, Messi led Argentina to victory over France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.
In a thrilling 120-minute game that ended in a 3-3 draw, the two teams battled it out until the final seconds. France’s star player, Kylian Mbappe, scored a hat-trick to tie the score in extra time and force penalties, which Argentina won 4-2, defeating France.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi wrote, “CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!! So many times I dreamed it, so much I wanted it that I still don’t fall. I can’t believe it.
“Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight together and united we are able to achieve what we aim.
“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 did it!!! LET’S GO ARGENTINA DAMN!!!!. We’re seeing each other soon.”
In addition to the FIFA World Cup, Messi has also won 10 La Liga titles, eight Supercopa de Espana, seven Copa Del Reys, four Champions Leagues, three FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, one Ligue 1 title, one Trophe des Champion, one Copa America, one Olympic gold, one Finalissima, seven Ballon d’Or (the most of any player), three times as the best player in Europe by the UEFA, and twice
Many people consider Messi to be the best player to ever play the game.
