Aguero Wins $8000 for Betting on Messi to Win the Golden Ball Award

• Sergio Aguero won $8000 for betting on Argentina captain Lionel Messi to win the Golden Ball award at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
• Messi scored seven goals and provided three key assists, leading Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 years
• Messi scored in six of the seven games Argentina played at the World Cup and was voted man of the match on five occasions

Lionel Messi made Sergio Aguero $8000 richer following his superb display for Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Argentina won the World Cup title for the third time in the country’s history with Messi playing a pivotal role for Albiceleste as they cruised to the title.

According to Sportskeeda, Sergio Aguero has made headlines after winning $8,000 for betting on Messi to win the Golden Ball award at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Messi was voted as the best player in Qatar 2022 after the Paris Saint-Germain star scored in the group stage, round of 16, quarterfinals, semi-finals, and final as Argentina battled hard to win the World Cup for the first time in 36 years.

Messi also entered the history books at the tournament as the first player to win the man of the match award on five occasions in a single World Cup tournament.

Terry takes dig at Aguero for World Cup celebrations

Meanwhile, Following Argentina's World Cup final celebrations, Chelsea legend John Terry couldn't help but make fun of both himself and Sergio Aguero, 90MIN reports.

Aguero had borrowed a jersey from former Manchester City teammate Nicolas Otamendi and joined in the celebrations after Argentina defeated France on penalties. He even lifted the trophy on the podium.

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Terry memorably pulled off the same stunt at the 2012 Champions League final when he showed up in full gear, complete with shin guards, to hoist the trophy despite being suspended for the actual game.

Aguero amuses fans with celebrations after World Cup win

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Sergio Aguero was part of the fanbase in Doha, and could not hide his joy at the end of an entertaining match between his country and the defending champions France.

Aguero has more or less been part of Argentina's entourage in Qatar, as they recovered from an opening-day shock loss to Saudi Arabia to become world champions.

He was even allowed to lift the World Cup trophy as the celebrations hit fever pitch.