Lionel Messi, the greatest footballer of all time, conquered his greatest battle on this day (December 18) a year ago in 2022. Argentina became world cup champions by defeating France in penalty shootout, after the final match of World Cup 2022 ended with a 3-3 goals draw.
Surely, the match still is in the heart of the football lovers, irrespective of supporters of any team. In the match Argentina took 2-0 lead in the first half and retained the lead up to 79 minutes, until Kylian Mbappe equalized the score with a penalty and a stunning left-footer goal.
The match went into extra time where Messi scored a goal, which seemed to seal the match for Argentina. But, the drama didn’t end yet, as in 117 minute France got a penalty and Mbappe hit the target once more.
However, heaven made the justice for Messi and Argentina as they defeated France in penalty shootout 4-2, thanks to courageous and ‘unconventional’ performance of the Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
At last, Lionel Messi had shaken hands with paradise to become the GOAT and Argentina won the long-cherished world cup after a gap of 36 years.
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