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FootballArgentina Fans Rename Street After Messi Following World Cup Heroics
- A street in Buenos Aires, Argentina has been named after Lionel Messi
- Messi led Argentina to World Cup triumph for the first time in 36 years
- The Paris Saint Germain forward was named best player at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The celebrations continued in Buenos Aires after Argentina were crowned champions of the world at the end of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The South Americans dethroned France as world champions after beating the European giants on penalties at Lusail stadium.
The whole of Argentina have been in party mood since Sunday, December 18, 2022, and it looks like it will continue for a while.
In one of the celebratory videos shared on social media, a group of fans in Argentina were spotted changing a street name to Messi Av. in recognition of his efforts at the World Cup.
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The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner scored seven goals, including a brace in the final as Argentina emerged champions.
In a thrilling encounter, his Paris Saint Germain teammate, Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick to force the match into penalties.
Emiliano Martinez was the hero of the night as he saved Kingsley Coman's penalty while Aurélien Tchouaméni strike went off target.
Argentina have now won the World Cup three times, their first since 1986 when Diego Maradona led the Albeceleste to success in Mexico.
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.
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.
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FootballMessi scored a brace in a thrilling encounter that travelled 120 minutes and had to be settled on penalties.
Messi named 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.