Football fans in Argentina let loose in the capital Buenos Aires on Sunday after Lionel Messi led the country to victory in one of the most dramatic World Cup finals in history. Messi came to Qatar looking to crown a glittering career by leading Argentina to a third World Cup triumph and managed just that after a staggering 3-3 draw ending in a 4-2 shootout win against former champions France. Here’s what you need to know.
During the match, fans watching in a public square in Buenos Aires chanted the name of their their team captain Messi, who is considered by many to be the world’s greatest football player. It was the country’s third World Cup title and the first since 1986.
Millions Come Out In Buenos Aires To Celebrate Argentina’s Historic 2022 World Cup Win
“Holding Leo Messi by the hand, we’re going to go all the way,” the crowd could be heard chanting. Following the win, the streets of Argentina’s capital erupted into a wall of noise as millions of fans cried, hugged and sang to the backdrop of fireworks and music.
In Rosario, Messi’s hometown, a sea of people went out into the streets to celebrate that their local hero. Tens of thousands of people descended on the National Flag Memorial, the symbol of Argentina’s third largest city, as Messi lifted the trophy.
Meanwhile, Messi had indicated during the build-up to the final that the game would be his last on the world stage, but speaking afterwards he told Argentinian TV station TyC Sports: “Obviously I wanted to cap my career with this and I can’t ask for anything more. What will happen after this? I’ve managed to win the Copa America and the World Cup almost at the end…”
“I love football, it’s what I do. I enjoy being in the national team and want to continue by experiencing a few more games as a world champion.”
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