Is this Messi’s chance at lifting the Crown, history suggests; check the connection between WC winners

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Jehan Mucadum
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Messi to win WC 2022: Lionel Messi’s had a timeless WC 2022 so far grabbing 5 goals and 3 assists as he led Argentina to the nation’s 6th WC Final.

The Argentine captain once again put in a masterclass as he scored and set up a goal each in the 3-0 win over Croatia.

This continued his record of scoring or assisting in every knockout match of the World Cup 2022 so far, to take his side within one game of the elusive trophy.

Today, we will not talk about Messi’s impact but a rather bewildering statistic and connection between previous WC winners, which Messi could match.

Ronaldinho PSG 2001

The brilliant Ronaldinho has retired, but his legacy is full of 'what if?'

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The Brazilian made the move to PSG from Gremio in 2001, which was his first European professional club.

However, it was in 2002 where he was a part of the Brazil side that lifted the FIFA World Cup in South Korea, Japan.

He was an integral part of the South American side that beat Germany 2-0 in the final through Ronaldo’s brace.

Mbappé PSG 2017

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Kylian Mbappe stormed the transfer market with a big money move from Monaco to PSG in 2017, where he currently plies his trade.

The Frenchman played his first World Cup in the following year and had an incredible start as he scored 4 goals in the competition, leading France to the summit.

France beat Croatia 4-2 in the finals where Mbappé became the 2nd teenager after Pele to score in the WC finals when he struck a 25-yard effort.

Mbappé received the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player as well to cap off a successful start in terms of impression at the biggest stage of World football.

Messi PSG 2022?

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Messi shocked the world when he quit Barcelona in 2021 following financial constraints and made the move to PSG in the summer transfer window.

This free transfer broke millions of hearts all round as nobody could believe Messi playing for another club apart from the La Liga side.

However, he did so and made the move to Paris in 2021; for whom he signed a 2-year-deal.

Currently in Qatar, Messi is having the time of his life as he is leading Argentina to a probable 3rd FIFA World Cup and his first ever; which could cement his legacy.

Just like the previous mentioned player, could this be Messi’s moment at lifting the ultimate Prize.

As seen, history suggests players who are part of WC winning squads have joined PSG in the previous year.

This may be a slightly humorous way to look at things, but it cannot be denied that it is proved fruitful

Will Messi become a part of PSG-WC history? Only time will tell. But this looks set up to be a grand stand finish for the Argentine captain.


       

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