All eyes are on Argentina after their stunning win in the World Cup in a thrilling match that went to penalties and had viewers worldwide on the edge of their seats.
Celebrations have erupted in the South American country as millions of football fans cheer on their heroes – and especially their captain Lionel Messi.
‘I knew God would bring this gift to me, I had the feeling that this World Cup was the one,’ he said.
‘It took so long, but here it is. We suffered a lot, but we managed to do it. Can’t wait to be in Argentina to witness the insanity of this
by far the best video i’ve ever taken #messi pic.twitter.com/vJglh088Dr
— Connor Kalopsis (@ConnorKalopsis) December 13, 2022
Messi Reaction …
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The last Goal to bring Argentina win this final.#FIFAWorldCup #PialaDunia2022 #Messi𓃵 #Dybala pic.twitter.com/KyZCX777wJ— Game/Badminton Addict (@melonycjava) December 18, 2022
Messi, who is a Catholic, made the sign of the Cross after scoring a goal for Argentina in the extra time today at FIFA World Cup final. pic.twitter.com/0KJYynMcdm
— Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) December 18, 2022
There were beautiful photos of Messi with his family who are always by his side – his wife and childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo and his three sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
Lionel Messi and his family celebrating Argentina's historic #FIFAWorldCup win ❤️#Messi𓃵 | #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/i9638qINB3
— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) December 18, 2022
Back home, the celebrations are set to go on for a long, long time.
The crowd at Buenos Aires after Argentina’s win 😳
(via @pilludinho)pic.twitter.com/8jvs1ZY465
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 18, 2022
Unbelievable, joyous and emotional celebrations in Buenos Aires. Just look what Argentina's World Cup win means.🤩🇦🇷
🎥 via IG/alepetra_ pic.twitter.com/5oek57Ux45
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) December 18, 2022
“Ladies & Gentlemen, this your Captain speaking. I am happy to inform you that #Argentina have just won the #WorldCup
Argentinians celebrate at 30,000 feet aboard an Aerolíneas Argentinas flight from Buenos Aires to Madrid #WorldCupFinal
(via @AeroportoD) pic.twitter.com/mAuWaU2BQ2— Stefan Simanowitz (@StefSimanowitz) December 18, 2022