Argentina lifts world cup trophy, fans celebrate 'GOAT' Lionel Messi

FIFA World Cup 2022: After a nail-biting match with France, Argentina finally lifted the world cup trophy for the third time. Expectedly, Twitter is flooded with various posts including many celebrating ‘GOAT’ Lionel Messi.

Updated on: Dec 19, 2022, 24:03:55 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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The FIFA World Cup 2022 concluded just minutes ago with Argentina winning the world cup title after a nail-biting match at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium. The match went into a penalty shootout which led to Argentina’s victory after 36 years. With the end of the event, people have expectedly taken to Twitter to show their reactions. From celebrating Argentina’s win to showing disappointment over France’s loss, fans are sharing various posts. Many are also tweeting to show their love for Lionel Messi, who finally picked the prestigious cup after announcing his retirement.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi-led Argentina wins the prestigious trophy for the third time after a match with France. (AP)

Several hashtags are also trending on Twitter. Besides #FIFAWorldCup, “WHAT A FINAL” is also trending as people cannot stop sharing posts about the extraordinary gameplay.

Here are some tweets that show fans celebrating Argentina’s win:

People have also posted tweets for Lionel Messi with many addressing him as GOAT (Greatest Of All Time):

Argentina previously won in 1978 and 1986. With their win in FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina engraved their name as the country to win the title three times. The next World Cup in 2026 will be jointly hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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