Fan Faces Jail Time in Qatar After Messi’s Argentina World Cup 2022 Win

• A female fan is facing possible jail time from Qatari authorities for overzealous celebrations
• The fan stripped off her shirt in the aftermath of Argentina's victory over France in the final
• Qatar had cautioned fans to observe their rules for the duration of the month-long World Cup

The Lusail Stadium in Qatar was sent into pandemonium on December 18, after Gonzalo Montiel's penalty confirmed Argentina as world champions.

Argentina played out to an enthralling three-all draw with France, forcing the game to be decided by post-match penalties.

In the midst of the celebrations, one female fan got swept up by emotions removed her shirt, as per a video on social media.

Maybe this could be forgiven in other countries and other cultures, but as Daily Mail reports, the fan now faces jail time in Qatar.

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The Middle East nation was on the spot for a lot of 'stringent' rules before the World Cup began, notably refusing to bend its laws on the LGBTQ community, public displays of affection, and even alcohol.

Among its rules are those governing indecent or revealing dressing in public.

The Argentinian fan went full shirtless to celebrate La Albiceleste's first World Cup since 1986. However, Qatari rules dictate that women should ensure their shoulders and knees are covered at all times.

Should the authorities decide to open legal proceedings against her, the fan would face time in jail or a hefty fine.

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Sports Brief has also reported that Messi finally got his hands on the Jules Rimet trophy, after Argentina beat France in the final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Messi said his dream was finally fulfilled as he lifted the trophy, which was a crowning achievement of his illustrious career. The South Americans 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 then thought he had won it again in extra time, but the young striker hit back again from the spot.