Argentina defeated France in the FIFA World Cup finals to become the champion of the world third time. This was Lionel Messi\u2019s first-ever FIFA World Cup. This was special for the Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s forward. Messi was exceptional again in the final game as he scored two goals.<\/p>\n
The game was so close but some excellent saves from Argentine goalkeeper named Emiliano Martinez in penalties helped Argentina lift the trophy first time since 1986.<\/p>\n
Lionel Messi after winning the trophy said he won\u2019t be retiring from the national football team and will keep serving his country along with the club. Messi did mention that this was his last FIFA World Cup (2022), but however, the manager of Argentina\u2019s national football team named Lionel Scaloni wants him to play in the next World Cup as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I\u2019m not gonna retire from the national team. I want to keep playing as World Cup champions with the Argentina shirt,\u201d said Lionel Messi to TyC Sports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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