Lionel Messi is a World Cup champion as Argentina survives multiple France comebacks to win the Qatar tournament in a rollercoaster finale
player of his generation, the Argentina star capped his storybook career Sunday with an extra time goal to help his home country secure its first World Cup tournament win in 36 years as Argentina defeated France in a gripping, rollercoaster final match in Qatar.
The Argentine pressure paid off in the 23rd minute when, after getting fouled in the penalty area, Messi was awarded a penalty kick, which he planted in the right corner to give Argentina a 1-0 lead. The goal was Messi’s sixth of the World Cup, making him – at least temporarily – the “Golden Boot” leader for the tournament. The finals also marked the 35-year-old Messi’s 26th World Cup match, the most all time.
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