Messi: Sergio Aguero’s Message to His Friend After World Cup Glory

• Sergio Aguero sent a lovely message to Lionel Messi after Argentina's World Cup triumph
• Messi scored twice in the final as the South Americans beat defending champions France
• Kylian Mbappe scored a record-equalling hat trick as the match came down to penalties

Sergio Aguero has sent a heartfelt message to his close friend Lionel Messi, after Argentina won their third World Cup trophy.

The retired former Manchester City star stole the headlines during the celebrations in the stadium by carrying Messi on his back, as he celebrated an epic night in Qatar.

It is no secret that Messi and Aguero have a deep bromance. The two met when they were teenagers and their friendship blossomed into a deep relationship.

The veteran striker lifted the World Cup trophy on Sunday evening, December 18, in a crowning achievement for his long and glittering career.

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Aguero decided to retire from football in December 2021 due to a heart condition, shortly after moving to Barcelona. He was hoping to play with Messi in Catalonia, but the Argentine captain left to join PSG, per ESPN.

Aguero's message to Messi

After hours of celebration, Aguero took to Twitter to send a message to his pal about his latest success. The former Argentina international was spotted with the World Cup trophy and it felt like he was part of the team.

"The best in the world has to win the world cup. I love you friend ."

Messi scored a double in the game against France in one of the best World Cup finals ever. Les Bleus twice came from behind and were inspired by Kylian Mbappe's historic hat-trick.

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35-year-old Messi now takes La Albiceleste's third World Cup title, the first since Diego Maradona won it for the South American nation in 1986 in Mexico, per Reuters.

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Sports Brief earlier reported on Messi reacting to World Cup triumph, saying he couldn't believe what just happened.

Most fans seemed to acknowledge that a tournament win in Qatar would tip the PSG man as the greatest footballer of all time.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner thanked his teammates, family and fans for supporting him throughout the journey.