5 Greatest moments from the WC 2022 Final

By
Jehan Mucadum
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WC 2022 Final: It was indeed the last dance complete for Lionel Messi as Argentina lifted their 3rd WC title beating France 4-2 on penalties.

The contest was nothing less than a thriller as Argentina were dragged back not once, twice but thrice before they eventually got hold of the 18-carat gold.

Lionel Messi finally had his crowning moment as Maradona looked on from the heavens to see his successor lift the WC after 36 years.

Mbappé had a day of days when he scored the hat-trick for France to keep them alive in the competition after a very poor first half from Les Bleus.

Hence, we look at the top 5 greatest moments from the WC 2022 Finale which encapsulated minds from across the globe.

Di Maria Goal

ImageScaloni pulled off the master-stoke of the ages when he gave Di Maria a start in the final with the ex-Real Madrid, Manchester United player proving him right.

The winger threatened from the offset and eventually had his moments when he won the opening penalty for La Albiceleste before finding the net with a goal for the ages.

It all began with Messi’s amazing flick to Mac Allister, before he surged forward leaving the French defence completely open.

The Brighton player then squared it to Di Maria; who finished off coolly to double Argentina’s lead.

It was a team-goal of the highest order with Di Maria once again proving to be the man for the clutch moments.

He scored the winner for the nation in the Copa America last year vs Brazil as well and with the goal last night has cemented his legacy.

Martinez save off Muani

ImageEmi Martinez pulled off the save of the tournament in added time when he spread himself to smother Muani’s effort one-on-one.

The Eventual Golden Glove winner made this heroic save in the dying seconds to keep Argentina alive in the intense and drama-filled finale.

He also saved Coman’s penalty in the shootout before seeing Tchouameni drag his effort wide.

The Aston Villa keeper’s celebration when he received the Golden Glove was a thing of beauty.

Messi record

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Lionel Messi broke the record for most appearances in WC Finals (26) when his name was announced in the playing 11.

The captain also scored twice in the 3-3 score-line in regulation time, making him the only player to score in all rounds of the WC competition.

Messi picked up the Player of the tournament prize for a 2nd time as he ended the tournament with 7 goals and 3 assists. But his life-long dream was fulfilled on the night as he entered Argentina folklore.

Undoubtedly; Messi put in a show to pick up his 5th Man of the Match award of the competition as well in the final.

Aguero & Argentina’s World Cup

ImageEnzo Fernandes, Emi Martinez and Lionel Messi picked up the individual honours of the WC 2022 to make this Argentina’s 2022 WC.

The Benfica lad won the young player award while Martinez and Messi won the Golden Glove and Player of the Tournament respectively.

The highlight moment was seeing Aguero lift the WC 2022 in jubilation and ecstasy.

The ex-Barcelona lad had to call it quits as a player due to a heart issue but was rightly given his moment to lift the crown alongside the team.

Messi’s Crowning Moment

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The world stood with bated breath and reveled in joy when Messi lifted the 2022 WC to cement his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.

Robed in the ‘Beshth’ Messi had his crowning moment when he lifted his first ever World Cup to ensure he completed his last dance.

17 years of hard-work, pain, blood and sweat culminated on 18th December 2022 as Messi’s team-mates saw their leader pick up the silverware.

It was indeed the magical night for the South American nation as they secured a 3rd star on the jersey.

 


       

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