Messi, 35, completed his trophy collection after guiding La Albiceleste to their third FIFA World Cup win earlier in December. He scored seven goals and laid out three assists in seven matches in Qatar, becoming the first player to bag the Golden Ball award twice in the process.
During the regulation time of the summit clash, the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star scored twice to add to Les Bleus’ pain. He also converted one penalty during the shootout after the contest was tied at 3-3.
Speaking to ESPN, Martinez claimed that he hugged Messi after the conclusion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. He elaborated:
Sharing his thoughts on their world triumph, Martinez added:
Meanwhile, the record seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is expected to return to first-team training with PSG in the first week of January. He is currently celebrating the FIFA World Cup triumph in his homeland.
Ex-Manchester United defender says Lionel Messi is greatest footballer of all time
Speaking to BeMyBet, former Manchester United defender Paul Parker stated that Lionel Messi is the greatest player to have ever graced the sport after his recent 2022 FIFA World Cup victory. He said:
Parker continued:
So far, Messi has registered 793 goals and 387 assists in 1003 matches for Argentina, Barcelona, and PSG, lifting 42 trophies in the process.
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