Lionel Messi is going to need some prizing from the World Cup trophy now that he has his hands on it. The 35-year-old Argentine soccer superstar achieved one of his career goals on Sunday when he ...

Lionel Messi capped his brilliant career by lifting the World Cup trophy on Sunday evening. Messi scored twice as Argentina and France played out a 3-3 draw after extra-time.

Lionel Messi was given a black robe to wear just before lifting the World Cup trophy for the first time. The robe is a traditional Qatari bischt and was given to Messi by the Emir of Qatar.

Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 after a thrilling match against France. The match took place on December 18 in Qatar’s Lusail Stadium. Previously, the team lifted the trophy in 1978 and 1986.

After 28 days, 64 games and 172 goals at Qatar 2022, Lionel Messi walked up on the podium at Lusail Stadium to finally get his hands on the World Cup trophy that had eluded him throughout his career.

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates victory with the trophy after winning the World Cup final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

Messi led Argentina to the Copa America title last year – their first major trophy in three decades – but the pain of missing out on the World Cup title had continued over the years as it had ...