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It was the football legend’s last World Cup; fans around the world celebrated his glorious exit with the trophy
An Argentine fan holds up a banner with the image of Argentina striker Lionel Messi to celebrate Qatar’s 2022 World Cup victory against France on Avenue 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires. (Photo by AFP)
Argentina won the World Cup for the third time in an extraordinary final as they beat France 4-2 on penalties after Lionel Messi scored twice in the 3-3 draw. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as he bounced back from a 2-0 deficit.
The fans area in the UAE was so overcrowded that organizers needed to add seats to accommodate excess demand.
Fans in Abu Dhabi watched the final against the backdrop of the iconic Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.
Messi’s native Argentina saw huge crowds in support and celebrations as the football-loving nation secured a third victory.
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In the image below, a fan holds up a poster with Messi’s image in Kolkata. Messi has a huge following among Indians in India and other parts of the world.
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Argentine fans took a group photo while watching the live broadcast of the final.
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Fans turned out in droves to watch the gripping final, even if they couldn’t make it to Qatar. This photo shows the reaction of an Iraqi fan as he watches a match on a giant outdoor screen in the Iraqi city of Nasiriyah.
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Another photo showed fans enjoying the victory at Beaches of America.
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In Argentina, people found extreme ways to express their joy, with one fan climbing the obelisk in Buenos Aires after the victory.
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The thrilling final saw the first penalty shootout in a World Cup final since 2006, which Argentina won since Diego Maradona inspired Mexico to victory in 1986 greatest victory.
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