Arabian Cloak Worn by Messi During Trophy Presentation Explained

• Lionel Messi was dressed in a traditional Arab cloak before the trophy presentation
• The cloak is a dress worn by Arabs during a significant celebration such as the Eid
• Messi led Argentina to their first World Cup triumph since 1986 after beating France in the final

Just before Lionel Messi was about to lift the World Cup trophy after Argentina had beaten France to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a Qatari royal dressed the PSG star in an Arabian cloak.

The dress known as Bisht in the Arab world, is a common traditional attire that is worn on special occasions such as weddings and Islamic festivals including the Eid. A holiday that marks the end of Ramadan and the Eid-ul-Adha, a celebration of Abraham's sacrifice.

For the people of Qatar, who were represented by an Emir during the trophy presentation, they wanted their first World Cup as host to be celebrated as well as make it a Messi moment.

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The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner had an outstanding tournament, leading his side with seven goals to lift the World Cup for the first time in 36 years.

In a thrilling final against France, Messi scored a brace but the game was forced to penalties following a 3-3 draw after 120 minutes.

His Paris Saint Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe was in sensational form, netting all three goals for France in an epic final.

Despite France's resilience, Emi Martinez came to the rescue of Argentina, saving two penalties as the South Americans won the game 4-2 on penalties.

Messi wins World Cup

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Lionel Messi capped a glittering international career with the only trophy that has eluded him after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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The Argentina star led his country in what was his final game as the South Americans dethroned France to become world champions for the third time.

Messi scored a brace in a thrilling encounter that travelled 120 minutes and had to be settled on penalties.

Messi wins best player

Lionel Messi has been crowned Player of the Tournament after leading Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph.

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

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