Messi moved to tears after World Cup final

Argentina was defeated by Spain in the World Cup final. The emotional moments experienced by Lionel Messi after the match left their mark on the night.

Experiencing great sadness with the final whistle, Messi went to the stands where the Argentine fans were located to thank them for their support. The 39-year-old star footballer could not hold back his tears during this moment.

Images of Messi after the final quickly found a wide response on social media. The farewell of the star player, who is stated to have played in his last World Cup in an Argentina jersey, became one of the most talked-about topics among football fans.

With this final, Messi also reached an important statistic in World Cup history. He became the second footballer after Brazil's Cafu to play in three World Cup finals. Cafu had taken the field in the 1994, 1998, and 2002 finals.

Previously, male players who scored in two different World Cup finals included Vava, Pele, Paul Breitner, Zinedine Zidane, and Kylian Mbappe.

News Source: 12punto