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Lionel Messi, who made Argentina a world champion after a 36 -year -long wait, has thanked his fans for the uncountable love. Messi bid farewell to 2022 and New Year …Read more

Argentina has won the FIFA World Cup led by Lionel Messi. (AP)

New Delhi : Lionel Messi has congratulated his wonderful family (fans) and friends for maintaining their morale. Argentina won the title after 36 years in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 (FIFA World Cup 2022) played on December 18 in Qatar. The hero of this victory was the captain of the team Lionel Messi. Argentina earlier captured the title in 1986, when the team's hero Diego was Maradona.

35 -year -old Messi wrote on Instagram, I share this time with my amazing family and friends, which can be the best. Those who always supported me and every time I fell, I did not let me stay on the floor. Messi thanked his loved ones around the world for encouraging them. The great footballer said, I want to keep a special memory for all those who follow me. It would have become impossible to reach where I stand, if I did not have the strength of your love. Not only Argentina but people from Paris, Barcelona and many countries of the world worked to encourage me. This place is the gift of all these people. Messi finally said, I hope that this year will be great for everyone. I wish all of you happy and stay happy in 2023. Everyone is a very big hug.

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Messi made many records

In Qatar, Argentina defeated 2 -time champion France and won the FIFA World Cup trophy for the third time. In the presence of Lionel Messi, Argentina's team reached the final of the FIFA World Cup twice. Once he won the title and once had to be satisfied as runners -up. Messi has scored a total of 13 goals in the FIFA World Cup. They are jointly at number four in terms of scoring the most goals. The world record of scoring the most 16 goals is the name of Miroslov Close. Messi also won the Golden Ball Award in this World Cup. He is the first player in the world to win this title twice. Messi also won the Gold Ball title in 2014.