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- Argentina national team defeated France on penalties to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
- This will be the first time that PSG star Lionel Messi will be winning the World Cup in his career
- And upon his arrival back in his country, fans gathered at his house to celebrate with him over the win
Argentine fans have been spotted gathering at the home of Lionel Messi in Rosario following his arrival from Qatar where he and his teammates won the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The year 2022 would go as the best in Messi's football career as the Paris Saint-Germain forward finally landed the World Cup after five attempts.
Messi has won virtually all the titles at club level most especially during his days at Spanish giants, Barcelona.
Argentina started their campaign at the 2022 World Cup with a defeat against Saudi Arabia, but Messi and teammates redeemed themselves by winning their remaining games.
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The final against France was a very tough one for Argentina as they were forced into penalties before winning the tie 4-2.
Trophy landed in Argentina
Argentina World Cup winning squad have arrived home with the trophy and fans were seen waiting for Messi at his home.
They were all happy when the former Barcelona captain arrived and welcomed him with songs.
Watch the video below
What next for Messi?
Messi is expected to be given some days to rest and spend time with his family before rejoining his teammates at Paris Saint-Germain.
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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Miss Croatia, Ivana Knoll came out to slam FIFA for awarding the Golden Ball to Lionel Messi.
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FootballKnoll was at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday, December 18, despite the fact that her nation was knocked out of the World Cup in the semis.
Shortly after Argentina beat France 4-2 via a penalty shootout, the stunning lass took to her Instagram story with a scathing review of the awards.
According to Knoll, Kylian Mbappe deserved the Golden Ball more than Messi.
Mbappe has been in scintillating form throughout the World Cup, and capped off his performance with a hattrick in the final against Argentina.