PHOTOS: ‘We’re world champions’, Messi cries as he lifts World Cup with Argentina

Argentina’s captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi lifts the FIFA World Cup Trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

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Sun, 18 Dec 2022 21:17:58 WAT

Lionel Messi saluted the Argentina fans in Doha’s Lusail stadium on Sunday after helping inspire his country to their first World Cup victory in 36 years.

“We’re champions of the world!” exclaimed Messi on the stadium microphone after his two goals and successful shootout spot-kick helped Argentina to the title.

Messi hugged his family members and teammates after the stunning match that ended 3-3 after 120 absorbing minutes that included a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick and three successfully converted penalties.

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Both Messi and Mbappe were also successful in the shootout before Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez’s crucial save from Kingsley Coman and Gonzalo Montiel’s clinching penalty.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, winger Angel Di Maria, who scored Argentina’s second goal, and Martinez could not contain their tears after the final whistle.

Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi gestures after receiving the Golden Ball award during the Qatar 2022 World Cup trophy ceremony

Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi (C) poses for pictures with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and relatives after the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France

Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy during the Qatar 2022 World Cup trophy ceremony after the football final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022.

Argentina’s midfielder Angel Di Maria (4th R) kisses the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France

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