World History maker! Lionel Messi becomes first player ever to win World Cup Player of the Tournament TWICE as the Argentina captain guides his team to glory in Qatar with SEVEN goals.
The singular action rated Messi the best player on planet and his legendary feat will be difficult to match. Messi sent world cup favourite morning in world best city Paris.
Football analysts rated France ahead of Argentina. Though the Argentine’s came blistering from the blast of the whistle that was rewarded with two quick goals on the half.
Wounded lion France came back to equalise the deficits . The underdog spirited another goal yet the French had none of it as they cancelled it on the dot. Before Messi side went and win on penalties to send the French on nightmare and Messi on Guinness Book of Record as Best player ever in this generation.
Lionel Messi has won the World Cup Player of the Tournament for a second time
As a result, Messi makes history to become the first player to win this prize twice
The Argentina star scored seven goals in the tournament and got three assists
France’s Kylian Mbappe finished second with Croatia’s Luka Modric in third
The Argentina star was brilliant throughout the tournament and scored seven goals for his side – including two in the incredible final against France.
France’s Kylian Mbappe finished second and Croatia’s veteran midfielder Luka Modric took home third place in the World Cup and the Player of the Tournament.
Pre-tournament many referred to this World Cup as Messi’s last opportunity to win the trophy that hard previously deserted him.
The pressure was on the 35-year-old to deliver and he stepped up in the best possible way.
The PSG forward wowed fans throughout the World Cup with dazzling displays – particularly against Australia and Croatia in the knockout stages.
Not only did Messi score an incredible seven goals throughout his time in Qatar – the Argentina No. 10 also provided his teammates with three assists.
On the other hand, Martinez consoles Mbappe before mocking him in post-match celebrations.
Before the 2022 World Cup, Messi had only scored six World Cup goals – meaning he more than doubled his tally from his previous four tournaments combined.
Messi scored seven goals during the 2022 World Cup – more than his previous four combined.
France forward Mbappe took home the golden boot and finished second for Player of the Tournament.
The electric 23-year-old scored a hat-trick in the final, becoming just the second player ever to do so – joining Geoff Hurst.
Croatia had another brilliant tournament led by Modric and the Real Madrid midfielder finished third behind Messi and Mbappe.
Modric and Co. surpassed all expectations again as they claimed third place in the World Cup – beating Morocco 2-1 in the third-place playoff.
Golden Ball Lionel Messi will retire in peace and fulfilled as World Champion.
