3 reasons why Messi has completed his Football Legacy with WC 2022 victory

By
Jehan Mucadum
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Messi Legacy: Lionel Messi finally had his crowning moment on Sunday as he lifted Argentina’s 3rd and his first World Cup amidst grandeur.

The Argentina captain put in another man of the man display on Sunday as he scored twice in regulation time and dispatched his penalty goal during shootout.

Without further ado, we dive into the top 3 reasons why the World Cup 2022 win has completed Messi’s legacy as a footballing great.

Inspirational WC record

Records continued to tumble in the Final as Messi completed an inspirational WC campaign as he lifted the trophy aloft.

It was for all to see as Messi sealed the deal with yet another MOM display vs France to make it 5 awards in one tournament.

With 7 goals, 3 assists and 5 MOM awards; this indeed was Messi’s World Cup without a smidge of doubt.

He became the only player in the history of the World Cup to score in every round of the competition.

It all felt like it was written in the stars as Maradona watched his successor from the heavens.

8th Ballon D’or incoming?

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Also read: 5 Greatest moments from the WC 2022 Final

Messi’s 2022 stats read as nothing short of blistering as he has 65 goal contributions in 51 matches across club and country.

This includes the World Cup Golden Ball for a 2nd time in his career and the WC being the cherry on top.

This puts him as the top contender for an 8th Ballon D’or which will send him into the galaxy where he stands alone.

World Cup Secured

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Also read: Top 3 reasons why Lionel Messi should lift the WC 2022 on Sunday

The World Cup was the only silverware Messi was left to have won in his glittering career and that was completed last night as well.

With that, Messi’s trophy cabinet and legacy is complete as he cemented himself in the pantheon of Greats.


       

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