Footage of Moment Messi Consoles Mbappe After World Cup Final Emerges

• Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have celebrated each other after the World Cup final
• The PSG stars produced a sensational performance in an electrifying game in Qatar
• Argentina beat France via a post-match penalty shootout to win their World Cup title

Lionel Messi shared a moment after the game between Argentina and France, consoling his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe.

Both players were outstanding in the final of the World Cup, with Messi scoring a brace while Mbappe netted a hat-trick in a thrilling encounter.

In the end, La Albiceleste goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made the difference after his penalty heroics helped the South Americans dethrone Les Bleus as world champions.

Messi ended the tournament as the best player, while Mbappe walked home with the Golden Boot award.

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Just before the two players climbed the podium to receive their awards, the veteran striker was seen consoling his teammate while Mbappe took the opportunity to congratulate his teammate and Argentina coach, Lionel Scaloni.

In a video shared on social media, the duo looked satisfied with their performance on the night.

Argentina are world champions for the first time in 36 years, after last winning the tournament in 1986 under the leadership of Diego Maradona.

Messi is yet to make a decision on his international future, having stated before the World Cup this will be his last time wearing the sky blue jersey.

Messi named best player

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Messi was the tournament's top player, for his role in Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph.

The veteran netted a brace as the South Americans defeated France on penalties to win their third World Cup title.

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Messi beat Paris Saint-Germain teammate Mbappe to the top award, while the French forward won the golden shoe after netting a hat-trick in the final.

Peter Drury hails Messi

British commentator Peter Drury had the perfect words to describe Messi and his World Cup triumph with Argentina.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner led the South Americans to their first Mundial success in 36 years, after netting a brace in the final against France.

Although his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Mbappe forced the game to penalties with a sensational hat-trick, it was not to be for Les Bleus, Sports Brief also reported.