World Cup 2022: Messi Reacts to Argentina’s Epic Win vs France

• Lionel Messi has reacted to Argentina's World Cup win
• Messi thanked his family, teammates and fans for their support
• The 35-year-old scored twice as Argentina beat France on penalties after the game ended 3-3
• The win saw Messi solidify his status as one of the greatest sportsmen of all time

Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the Jules Rimet trophy after Argentina beat France in an epic final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Messi said his dream was finally fulfilled as he lifted the trophy which was a crowning achievement of his illustrious career.

Messi and Argentina had to survive a Kylian Mbappe masterclass, as the young Frenchman scored a hat trick in a historic performance. Mbappe scored two late goals to stun the South Americans who thought they had won the game.

The Argentina captain thought he had won it in extra time but Mbappe hit back again with a penalty. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez produced a stunning stop to deny France last in extra time.

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France duo Kingsley Coman and Aurelien Tchouameni missed their penalties in the shootouts after the sensational 3-3 ending.

Messi reacts

A few hours after the game, the seven-time Ballon d'Or and World Cup winner took to Instagram to send a message to his fans, family, teammates and country after delivering a third trophy for his nation.

He scored twice for La Albiceleste, breaking the deadlock from the penalty spot in the first half and netting again in extra time, per Eurosport.

"CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!

"So many times I dreamed it, so much I wanted it that I still don't fall, I can't believe it......

"Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight together and united we are able to achieve what we aim. The merit is of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the one of all Argentinians... We did it!!!

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The win was Argentina's first since 1986's Diego Maradona-inspired triumph in Mexico. The win also cemented Messi's status as one of the best athletes of all time.

Messi's moment with his mother

Sports Brief earlier reported on Messi sharing a lovely moment with his mother in the stadium after winning the World Cup on December 18th.

Emotions ran high after the final whistle with Messi's mother running onto the pitch to congratulate her son. In a video spotted by Sports Brief, Celia 'ambushed' Messi from behind before giving him a warm embrace.

Messi also shared a moment with his children and wife, Antonela Roccuzzo.