Adorable Moment Messi's Children Caress World Cup Trophy Goes Viral

• Lionel Messi's sons shared a heartwarming moment with the FIFA World Cup trophy
• The two boys were spotted celebrating Argentina's victory with their legendary father
• Messi inspired his country to their first world title in 36 years after starring in Qatar

Lionel Messi's children, Mateo and Thiago Messi-Roccuzzo were not left out of the celebrations, after their father led Argentina to World Cup victory in Qatar.

Messi played a pivotal role as a leader and the talisman of the team, scoring seven goals as the South Americans were crowned champions.

In a thrilling final, the Paris Saint-Germain star scored twice as the game was settled on penalties, following a hat-trick from PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero on the night, saving Kingsley Coman's spot kick as La Albiceleste won the shootout 4-2.

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After the game, Messi celebrated with teammates, fans and family, but the moment that grabbed the attention of many was when sons, Mateo and Thiago were handed the trophy.

In a photo shared on social media, the brothers were seen caressing the golden accolade.

Their veteran father was named player of the tournament, while teammate Martinez won the best goalkeeper prize.

Mbappe secured the Golden Boot after netting eight goals, with Uruguay player Enzo Martinez named young best player.

35-year-old Messi is yet to make a decision about his future with the national team, despite stating he would retire at the end of the World Cup.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Messi has been crowned Player of the Tournament, after leading Argentina to triumph at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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

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

Messi dressed in Arabian cloak

Just before Messi was about to lift the World Cup trophy, a Qatari royal dressed the PSG star in an Arabian garment.

Known as a bisht in the Arab world, the garment is a common traditional attire worn on special occasions such as weddings and Islamic festivals.

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 while also making it a Messi moment.