MESSI THE WORLD CHAMPION

Lionel Messi finally achieved his dream of winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina in 2022. The 35-year-old led his country to victory in the final against France, scoring the winning goal in a penalty shootout.

Messi had previously come close to winning the World Cup on three occasions, but had always fallen short. In 2014, he was named the player of the tournament, but Argentina lost to Germany in the final. In 2018, Argentina were eliminated in the round of 16.

But in 2022, Messi finally got his hands on the trophy. He was the star of the tournament, scoring seven goals and providing five assists. He was also named the player of the tournament for the second time.

Messi's victory with Argentina was a fitting end to his career. He is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, and he now has the World Cup title to add to his collection of individual and team honors.

Here are some other notable facts about Messi's World Cup victory:

He is the first player to win the World Cup and the Ballon d'Or in the same year since Diego Maradona in 1986.
He is the oldest player to score in a World Cup final since Geoff Hurst in 1966.
He is the first player to win the World Cup Golden Ball and the Copa América Golden Ball in the same year.
Messi's victory with Argentina is a historic moment for the country and for the sport of football. It is a testament to his talent and determination, and it will be remembered for years to come.