The GOAT debate had finally come all the way down to who received extra worldwide trophies. And Cristiano Ronaldo had nudged forward within the race when he had led Portugal to Euro Cup win in 2016 and Nations League title haul in 2019. Lionel Messi pulled one again with the Copa America win in 2021. The FIFA World Cup title was then set because the bar to settle the long-standing battle. And it was Messi who silenced Ronaldo followers with the gorgeous title haul on Sunday evening on the Lusail Stadium when Argentina beat France in a dramatic closing.
Messi scored twice for Argentina as they performed out a 3-3 draw over 120 minutes with Kylian Mbappe’s astounding hat-trick conserving France alive within the contest. Messi then transformed from the spot to place Argentina forward within the penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez then saved one earlier than Gonzalo Montiel scored the decisive one to assist Argentina win 4-2 within the tie-breaker.
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Moments after the massive closing, ‘Ronaldo’ began trending on social media with followers claiming that Messi has ended the talk with Argentina’s first-ever World Cup win in 36 years as he “accomplished soccer”. His illustrious resume now consists of – 10 La Liga trophies, seven every of Copa del Reys and Spanish Tremendous Cup, 4 Champions League titles, three apiece of UEFA Tremendous Cup and FIFA Membership World Cup, a Ligue 1 title, the Copa America trophy and to not overlook, his seven Ballon D’ors.
Speaking about Ronaldo, it was a forgettable World Cup marketing campaign in Qatar for the Portugal captain. He started on a excessive after he grew to become the primary man to ever rating in 5 totally different World Cup editions, however his wrestle piled as he later began from the bench in two of Portugal’s key matches – the Spherical of 16 towards Switzerland and the Morocco tie. Portugal finally suffered a quarterfinal exit after 0-1 loss to Morocco.