Lionel Messi expressed his disbelief after Argentina ended their lengthy wait to clinch a 3rd World Cup crown with an exciting victory over France.
The Paris Saint-Germain ahead scored twice in a dramatic six-goal thriller, with Lionel Scaloni’s facet rising as victors following a penalty shoot-out.
It introduced an end to a 36-year wait for World Cup glory, with Argentina beforehand struggling defeats on the last hurdle in 1990 and 2014 – the latter of which noticed Messi on the dropping facet.
After a seven-goal haul and taking residence the Golden Ball for the most effective participant of the event, Messi lastly bought his fingers on the most important prize of all and took to social media to share his ideas.
“I dreamt about it so many times, I wanted it so much that I still can’t believe it,” he posted on Instagram.
“Thank you a lot to my household, to all who help me and in addition to all who believed in us. We show as soon as once more that Argentinians after we combat collectively and united we’re in a position to obtain what we purpose.
“The merit is of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the one of all Argentinians… We did it!!!”
Awarded participant of the match within the last, Messi was anticipated to characteristic in a post-game press convention however skipped attendance as celebrations continued with the squad.
However, he did communicate on the sphere following Argentina’s triumph and made his need to proceed representing his nation clear.
“I enjoy being in the national team, the group, I want to continue living a few more games being world champion,” he informed TyC Sports.
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