Argentina WC Champions: In what was the Best FIFA WC Final, Lionel Messi & Argentina were crowned champions after a nervy penalty shoot-out win over France. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for France but it was Argentina who clinched the title after a 36-year wait. The victory cemented Messi’s legacy as one of the greatest players of all time. The game was watched by millions over the world, with several Indian stars including Sachin Tendulkar, Jasprit Bumrah & Dinesh Karthik congratulating Messi & Argentina on their success. Follow FIFA World Cup 2022 updates on Insidesport.IN
Argentina WC Champions: Dinesh Karthik, Jasprit Bumrah, Indian Cricket fraternity hail Champion Messi after Argentina beat France in BEST FIFA WC Final – Check out
Former India superstar Sachin Tendulkar was one of the first to send his wishes across after Argentina were crowned champions on Sunday. He congratulated the team for ‘doing it for Messi’. The Master Blaster saved special praise for Emiliano Martinez for his fine save in Extra time, to keep La Albiceleste in the contest.
Many congratulations to Argentina on doing this for Messi! Wonderful comeback from the way they started the campaign.
Special mention to Martinez for the spectacular save towards the end of extra time. That was a clear indication to me that Argentina would clinch this. pic.twitter.com/KoXOTl1fSE
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 18, 2022
Jasprit Bumrah termed the game a fitting World Cup farewell to the greatest ever. He suggested that the world Cup final ‘couldn’t get any better’ and congratulated Argentina on their victory.
The greatest game of football to bid farewell to the greatest ever! Nail biting from start to finish, it couldn’t get better than this! Congratulations #Argentina 👏 #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/tKurUmDWvj
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) December 18, 2022
Dinesh Karthik, who featured for India in the T20 World Cup wrote he had goosebumps watching the game. He simply wrote, ‘Thanks Football’ summing up his emotions.
I don’t remember when i had goosebumps watching another sport …. But this finals was amazing .
I loved it
Thanks FOOTBALL ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️#Messi𓃵 #Mbappe𓃵 #FIFAInTheHouse #FIFAWorldCup2022
— DK (@DineshKarthik) December 18, 2022
Argentina WC Champions: Dinesh Karthik, Jasprit Bumrah, Indian Cricket fraternity hail Champion Messi after Argentina beat France in BEST FIFA WC Final – Check out
Wasim Jaffer, Kris Srikkanth and Virender Sehwag were also among the former Indian stars to laud Argentina’s efforts. Jaffer and Sehwag lauded Kylian Mbappe’s efforts, but believed Messi winning was part of destiny.
If you look closely there’s a W in this pic. Congratulations to Messi and Argentina for winning the World Cup 👏🏽👏🏽 Phenomenal effort from Mbappe though, what a final! 🙌🏽 #FIFAWorldCup #ArgentinaVsFrance pic.twitter.com/NrBNiHfznA
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) December 18, 2022
What a nerve racking game! Omg the best there is the best there was and the best there ever will be @TeamMessi ! Vamos Argentina!
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) December 18, 2022
One of the greatest World Cup games of all time. Mbappe was outstanding for France but it was meant to be Lionel Messi’s crowning moment. Congratulations Argentina on becoming the #FIFAWorldCup champions.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 18, 2022
Argentina WC Champions: Dinesh Karthik, Jasprit Bumrah, Indian Cricket fraternity hail Champion Messi after Argentina beat France in BEST FIFA WC Final – Check out
Punjab Kings owner Preity Zinta called it a ‘stunning final’. The Bollywood actress showered love on Messi and sympathized with France following their defeat. Former PBKS and India coach Anil Kumble termed the World Cup Final a ‘Fitting end to the tournament’.
Omg ! What a game ❤️ ! What a stunning final. #Messi I wanted this soooo much for you 🤗 Well played Argentina. Hard Luck France ! #FIFAWorldCup #whatagame #ting pic.twitter.com/0qdKt2bQid
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) December 18, 2022
Fantastic Final. Fitting end. Congratulations to Argentina and #Messi #FIFAWorldCup
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) December 18, 2022
Ravi Shastri, who travelled to Qatar for the game, was elated at Messi and Argentina’s victory. The former India coach called Messi ‘the undisputed GOAT of his generation’ naming him alongside Pele and Maradona.
What an unbelievable game! #Argentina you are the #FIFAWorldCup champions. #Messi vs #Mbappe was the highlight. Messi is undisputed GOAT of his generation. Like Pele, Maradona before him ♥️ pic.twitter.com/GRqOSXcQHD
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) December 18, 2022
What a game……. Tinaaaaaaaa! #ArgentinaFrancia #WorldCupFinal #EmilianoMartínez 👍 pic.twitter.com/uej7jQkyBe
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) December 18, 2022
Argentina WC Champions: Dinesh Karthik, Jasprit Bumrah, Indian Cricket fraternity hail Champion Messi after Argentina beat France in BEST FIFA WC Final – Check out
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