Known for his unique sense of humour, legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag shared an epic tweet after Lionel Messi-led Argentina outclassed France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final on Sunday. Ending his long wait for the golden trophy, Messi masterminded Argentina's World Cup title success in the Qatar edition of the showpiece event. Leading two-time champions Argentina in his fifth FIFA World Cup campaign, Messi scored twice before the South American giants edged past Kylian Mbappe-starrer France in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Lusail Stadium.
A day after Argentina scripted history and secured its third World Cup crown in Qatar, former India captain Sehwag shared a witty post about Argentine stalwart Messi on Instagram. Famous for tickling the funny bone of netizens on social media, Sehwag revealed how Messi would have been rewarded for his glorious World Cup campaign if he was born in India. Sehwag's rib-tickling post became an instant hit among his fans and followers on the Facebook-owned platform. The viral post was also liked by veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan.
Earlier, former Indian cricketer Sehwag had lauded Messi and Mbappe for their remarkable performances in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final. “One of the greatest World Cup games of all time. Mbappe was outstanding for France but it was meant to be Lionel Messi’s crowning moment. Congratulations Argentina on becoming the #FIFAWorldCup champions,” Sehwag said in a tweet.
{{/usCountry}}Earlier, former Indian cricketer Sehwag had lauded Messi and Mbappe for their remarkable performances in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final. “One of the greatest World Cup games of all time. Mbappe was outstanding for France but it was meant to be Lionel Messi’s crowning moment. Congratulations Argentina on becoming the #FIFAWorldCup champions,” Sehwag said in a tweet.
{{/usCountry}}Playing one of the most memorable World Cup finals on Sunday, Messi-led Argentina outclassed France 4-2 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out after Mbappe's hat-trick ended the summit clash 3-3 following extra time. Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning penalty in the shootout to secure Argentina's third World Cup title. French forward Mbappe bagged the Golden Boot after the Paris Saint Germain (PSG) star scored the most number of goals in the FIFA World Cup 2022. Mbappe's PSG teammate and Argentina captain Messi won the Golden Ball after being named the Player of the Tournament in Qatar.