As Lionel Messi's Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Sunday, athletes from across the globe reacted to the unforgettable match and congratulated the winning team with heartwarming tweets. During the match, Lionel Messi scored twice in the final at the Lusail Stadium. He also scored in the shoot-out as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties following a 3-3 draw after extra time.
As soon as the finals were over athletes, including Roger Federer, LeBron James, Andy Murray, Sachin Tendulkar and Usain Bolt, took to social media to celebrate Argentina's win.
Sharing an image of Messi kissing the FIFA World Cup trophy, Federer wrote, "Fairytale stuff Argentina! Time and time again you Leonel Messi have redefined greatness. It's a privilege to watch you. Leo and Argentina. Special and historic."
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a couple of images of Messi and wrote, "Many congratulations to Argentina on doing this for Messi! Wonderful comeback from the way they started the campaign." He also gave Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez a shout-out for the "spectacular" save towards the end of extra time. "That was a clear indication to me that Argentina would clinch this," Mr Tendulkar added.
Many congratulations to Argentina on doing this for Messi! Wonderful comeback from the way they started the campaign.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 18, 2022
Special mention to Martinez for the spectacular save towards the end of extra time. That was a clear indication to me that Argentina would clinch this. pic.twitter.com/KoXOTl1fSE
"Is Messi the best athlete of all time? Forget just football. What a man," wrote Andy Murray. "Winning is a must (Argentina flag)," said Usain Bolt on Twitter.
Is messi the best athlete of all time? Forget just football. What a man.
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) December 18, 2022
Winning is a must 🇦🇷 #WorldCup
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) December 18, 2022
Other sports stars also congratulated Messi and Argentina on their victory. Take a look below:
MESSI 🫡🐐👏🏾👏🏾
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 18, 2022
It's been an absolute privilege to watch Lionel Messi for nearly 2 decades. Moment after moment of spellbinding, breathtakingly joyous football. He's a gift from the footballing Gods. So pleased that he's lifted the ultimate prize in our sport. Gracias y felicidades, campeón. pic.twitter.com/XTiZUcovLI
— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) December 18, 2022
Meanwhile, coming back to the match, as Messi scored twice in the final in Doha, his tally of goals at the tournament reached seven. France's Kylian Mbappe, on the other hand, won the Golden Boot for the tournament's top scorer with eight goals, one ahead of the Argentina skipper.
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