Lionel Messi led Argentina to a historic victory against France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, joining a list of elusive players to win everything there is to offer. It wasn’t a walk in the park as Kylian Mbappe scored a hattrick whenever it looked the La Albiceste had done enough to seal the deal. Lionel Messi scored twice, one from the penalty spot and the other from a close-range shot in the extra-time.
Messi was awarded the 2022 World Cup’s Golden Ball as his emphatic performances mesmerized the global audience. While on his way to receive the award, Messi kissed the World Cup trophy which everyone knew was moments away from his grasp. Messi has now joined players such as Kaka and Rivaldo to win every possible trophy which they have ever competed for.
While celebrating his triumph, Messi posted a photo on Instagram with the World Cup trophy in his arms while sleeping on his bed. The photo broke the internet with more than 53 million likes on it as fans appreciated the little magician’s success which has eluded him over the year. It is the general tendency of players to post with their biggest triumph while relaxing on their super comfy bed.
As the post become a cult classic, it was a matter of time till memes started flooding all over social media. Hasbulla, a Russian influencer who has fan following that many celebrities can’t match, was photoshopped into Messi’s pic. It became popular as thousands of netizens retweeted the edited pic. However, it looks like Hasbulla was having none of it. He tweeted the same pic with caption: “Whoever made this you went too far”
Lionel Messi clear favorite to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or award
Lionel Messi had a monstrous performance for Argentina as he scored 7 goals and assisted 3 in the tournament. La Pulga was also given the golden ball award. He lost the Golden boot award by just one goal as Kylian Mbappe‘s hat trick in the final of the World Cup made him the top-scorer with 8 goals.
What’s more exciting is Lionel Messi is statistically leading the race for the Ballon d’Or award yet again. According to oddschecker, Messi has a 78% chance of winning his eighth golden ball award. He will extend his record as the player with the most Ballon d’Or award if he wins it in 2023.
Argentina won its third World Cup title, the first of this century. He is often discarded as a weak leader; their captain took his country to glory. It is because of Lionel Messi that the streets of Argentina are filled with joy. It will not be surprising if Messi bags his 8th Ballon d’Or award after yet another inspiring year. The 35-year-old forward is aging like fine wine.
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