The ENTIRE WORLD dreamt of Lionel Messi winning! - Frank Leboeuf | ESPN FC

[@totsh2056]

A match worthy of being called a World Cup final.

[@homeoffootball_107]

Fr

[@jay_deeh_11]

Congratulations to Argentina. Best football game I've ever seen.

[@kakaroto7578]

*football

[@jay_deeh_11]

@@kakaroto7578 I should've typed it in Spanish... futbol Trust me If you would've been born in Los Angeles California In the USA you would be saying soccer too However you're right it's Football

[@toast7969]

lol i get it mixed up too. I'm hispanic so I call it futbol, but live in the US so its soccer in english for me. But i never forget to call it football online lol. Theres people from other countries are always ready to correct.

[@jay_deeh_11]

@@toast7969 I hear you brothers I'm an arsenal fan for over 15 years since I first got cable and started watching the premiere league and Ive got corrected so many times for saying soccer lol 🤣

[@Изучениеусского]

@@jay_deeh_11 soccer🤢🤮🤢🤮

[@davidbowie5023]

This is not a final. IT IS A SUPER FINAL!

[@ezraezra2928]

If you talk about the Superfinal, it's Messi vs Ronaldo. And it only happened once in 2009 Champions League Final. Pendu is benched for this World Cup and his country ruled out in QF.

[@jaimecaballero2577]

@@ezraezra2928 which drugs do you take?

[@ezraezra2928]

@@jaimecaballero2577 Hmph. I guess if Messi got an ephedrine like Maradona, Argentina will disqualified.

[@jay_deeh_11]

@@jaimecaballero2577 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pixelwolfeman1928]

Argentina and France were trying their best to give the global population a collective heart attack today, finals are usually rubbish but this was taking it too far the other way 😂

[@anshul5705]

It was a compensation for all the boring finals

[@jay_deeh_11]

I don't know how but just the game itself gave me high cholesterol

[@raemanmusic]

@@jay_deeh_11 lol

[@wwt8027]

I just took a day off from work today because of the up and down of my heart from yesterday 😂

[@andythecrimson8877]

@@wwt8027 🤣😂

[@theprocessss]

The Greatest sporting event of all time!!! Messi>>>CR7 the “debate” is finally fully over.

[@yahtebakush8584]

Messi been a genius since d age of 6. That debate was fuelled by arrogant stats, not on overall abilities.

[@chrisaquilina2858]

Comparing CR7 that's 37 years old

[@newbornxox3976]

@@chrisaquilina2858 and Messi also proved it at 35 years old he still can keep up with the youngsters and especially with Mbappe that totally magnificent talents in this matched 😎👌 and also about Messi position as the Playmaker and not just kinda that wait in the box to be feeding to score goal but Messi also magnificent in defense.. Yes it's hard to admitted but Messi was truly the Finest 🐐 👑 ⚽ in this modern era of Football especially with vAR existed now.. 🙌🙌🇦🇷🙌🙌

[@chrisaquilina2858]

@@newbornxox3976 dude shut up there both good players

[@yukcetakorder8452]

@@chrisaquilina2858 where is ronaldo world cup ?

[@MrBhramabull]

Messi has already been the Greatest of All Time even before winning the World Cup. But winning it, solidifies his status undoubtedly as the GOAT. No more arguments, no more debate, numbers don't lie.. Messi is the Greatest Player of All Time!

[@rhetoricmalik628]

WHEN WATCHING THE HIGHLIGHTS GIVES YOU A HEART ATTACK!!! that’s when you know what you watched was unreal!!!! I doubt any country will be able to put together a better World Cup. I doubt any Final in any sport will ever surpass this. The amount of strokes this final produced? Check on your neighbors people. I’m not even from either country and I died a couple of times.

[@kimboclerk9790]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@virnan]

Are you completely dumb? The country had nothing to do with putting on this WC. It was the play of the teams that was so thrilling.

[@ibechiemeka]

I had so many heart attacks but thank God I'm still alive

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Me too!

[@kakaroto7578]

As an argentinian, it's nice to hear the words of Frank

[@Spookybozo]

The Copa America win in 2021 released that immense pressure on Messi’s shoulders. That was the catalyst that gave Messi the freedom to play his game without that burden on chest, and ultimately we saw a reignited Messi because of it. Messi absolutely turned up for Finalissima and of course the World Cup

[@nnnzzz3540]

Messi finally cemented his legacy as GOAT of football soccer,,,

[@jige6356]

Can someone tell me why Messi hasn't won three world cups? It is because it is very difficult to win one! Three world cups is a very high bar for Messi! And it is not like Messi hasn't been to a world cup, he's been to a couple! Messi wins one and he's the GOAT!! No, there's someone who has Three world cups. Winning one and being declared the GOAT is really lowering the bar so that Messi can get over the line, this makes Messi look weak! Messi is great but not the greatest.

[@Hahaa99]

@@jige6356 Messi is the greatest. PERIOD. No diesrepect to Pele but the “3 world cup” argument is a narrative that has to die now. 1958 World Cup - While Pele had the best world cup for a teenager, he had Garrincha, Didi, Djalma Santos and Nilton Santos who are widely considered to be some of the greatest players in their positions and not to mention Didi won the Golden Ball of the tournament. 1962 World Cup - Pele played the first 2 games and was injured for the rest of the tournament and he had to be replaced by Amarildo and Brazil again had the core of Garrincha, Didi, Djalma Santos and Nilton Santos and they easily won the world cup with Garrincha showing one of the greatest individual performances in world cup history. 1970 World Cup - While Pele was undoubtedly their Best Player he also had the greatest team of all time of Jairzinho, Rivelino, Torres, Gerson and Tosta who were magnificent during the tournament. Give Messi the teams Pele had and he is definitely having a better chance at winning multiple world cups. Heck, if Messi played for Spain instead of Argentina, Spain is definitely winning multiple World Cups.

[@shaquillethomas1544]

@@Hahaa99 couldn't had said it better

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@jige6356 Maradona played three WCs and won one. Pele was injured early in a WC. That was won by Garrincha.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@Hahaa99 Acc, to computer and BBC the best int'l team who still hold the record, the Mighty Magyars of the 50's. They were undefeated for four years! Except for that iffy final in the '54 WC.

[@manfred9020]

respect to Frank. he knew Messi deserve it 💪

[@ghg27689gf]

What a great match. A fantastic match which kept swinging from one side to the other. Imagine how stressed the fans in the stadium must have felt. In the end, I am so glad that Messi and his team won. Justice done at last.

[@sukanya662]

I was stressed, then I did switch off TV and go to bed after 3:3 . I was too scared to watch and hope went to bed give Argentina 😂 good luck and won.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

I think God himself wanted Messi to win.

[@FoshoTheOne]

8th balon dor for Messi loading .. that’s just crazy

[@starletentertainment5183]

loading? waiting for delivery!!! or pick up!!!

[@colinedelman6392]

No. When city wins the UCL, Haaland.

[@starletentertainment5183]

@@colinedelman6392 do you think that award is based on goals? It's based on sentiments. Go read the requirements. And also 98% of those who will vote all were hoping Messi wins this WC. So look at it. He has a WC, league title, cup title and may be UCL. Try and be real. Even pep went to haaland after Messi chose PSG. But Erlingbis good but only as a goal scorer but messi is football personified. He is so passionate he never forgave his coach for maltreating Requelme he took revenge for him this year.

[@joerung]

@@colinedelman6392 wc is different else..even modric won balon dor over ronaldo because of his wc performance..n messi won the wc and player of the tournament n maybe league title with psg..

[@obaidulnawaz4797]

Harland never ever ,he was not in the world cup

[@sarangsalabi9191]

The best final ever! And Messi in it! The man is destined for all this glory! The loss in the 2014 finals against Germany was meant to be. The hype would have not been this insane if Messi won that time and lose or get eliminated in 2018 or this year. He got to beat a defending champion, to put a stop on a decade-over goat debate, a pause on Mbappe's status, and won finals with Argentina (Copa and Finalissima) before finally winning the World Cup. And at 35 for that matter! No one would've said the man is nearing the finish line. At 35, he still has the best shot on winning his 8th Ballon d'Or! If he is not the GOAT, I no longer know what value we give for that title. To not give it to Messi is to devalue that title. We might as well give it to any one who play a ball.

[@sebastianbarrios2760]

oh wow! what a great response!!!!!! and from ARgentina i say, you are right in all... but the way you described it was fantastic.... thanks a lot... big hug and happy new year

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Well put! He was so attacked by Argentines for not winning. H e really suffered. So the triumph is all the greater.

[@Mbondo2007]

Messi goated 😂❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ripsote4u]

Brilliant from Argentina specially Messi.The best final ever.

[@marcusjohnchama4999]

finally, we now end the G.O.A.T debate in style... congratulation Argentina.

[@Msbzuv]

Messi looks so confident and destine to score on every penalties after that miss on Poland game

[@bira1454]

Mbappe is really talented. He's career could be explosive. Perfect conclusion to Messi's career. I love these guys.🇫🇷🇦🇷💕

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

It's not concluded.

[@briankin1827]

Agreed and Messi fully deserves it.

[@gagangurung1327]

THE man of football my messi love you and you have to play an other world cuop dear i am from Nepal living in hongkomg please love you

[@trigueiros113]

Best all time game. Épic. Messi and Enzo top top players

[@jeremyvanbriesies1940]

The entire world dreamt ...The dream vibrated at such a high frequency , the Universe had to respond ... This is how the ' law of attraction' works ... Even if they would have ended up 10 - 10 goals , in the end , the hearts that vibrates the strongest , will get what they wish for .. Argentina were eternally destined to win this trophy at this time ..

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

God wanted Messi to win this WC. All those who call it rigged need to take it up with God.

[@progyandas9650]

Messi's second pen is an exact copy of Maradona's years ago .

[@yahtebakush8584]

Messi has replicated all of Maradona's most iconic plays.

[@blackngold007]

@@yahtebakush8584 YES! the hand of god, the amazing solo dribble from the half way line, winning the world cup etc, even his style of play is almost a replica of maradona

[@nivzb18]

I dunno, i still think that was a poor penalty but it was just enough to beat Lloris

[@shaquillethomas1544]

@@nivzb18 as long the penalty score we,it doesn't matter if its poor or strong, go watch cricket,because that's the most football analysis reason I heard

[@nivzb18]

@@shaquillethomas1544 I didn’t say it mattered and you need to analyse your spelling punctuation and grammar. Don’t reply to my comments dunce boy

[@makhou_san8068]

I love the fact that Messi wore that black and gold drip right before getting the trophy 🏆…iconic …sorry to the haters 😂

[@gagangurung1327]

i hope next world cup will win again by Argentina i am form Nepal living in hong kong wish messi will play for his country again and win world cup again

[@GinaSigillito]

So so happy. Frank is such a good commentator. Very impartial.

[@sumonjamal1653]

Didier Deschamps is a GENIUS coach... He made the exact moves (substitution & tactic changes) that France needed in 2 consecutive WC finals to fire up his team on the field. Both finals, France was lethargic first half... and then subs were made and the game switched gears abruptly! Kudos to France 2022! Worthy from first to last minute!

[@lerigoureux6474]

My friend, I agree. I’m French and I however think that France should play better football, considering how great the players are. I think it’s a shame that with players such as M’BAPPÉ, GIROUD, GRIEZMANN, DEMBELE, RABIOT, VARANE, LLORIS, we aren’t capable of producing great football. But yeah, the results have been good so…

[@Miraclelnvoker]

Yes France really did well on subs and then you have Jules blaming Deschamps he's so salty he lost then he blames everybody on France except Mbappe.

[@uriborgaro2237]

No it wasn't the substitutions that made the difference. Di Maria coming out of the game was what gave France a chance of coming back. Di Maria was shutting down the whole French offense before they even had a chance to attack.

[@redharlock9237]

@@uriborgaro2237 only thing DI maria was doing was diving like in the swim olympics

[@virnan]

No, it was Scaloni's substitution of the man on the left flank: DiMaria. He was a problem for the French all game and this sub changed the momentum.

[@M4RV4LU5M4RV]

Shaka has to admit now....messi has won the cup thus he's the 🐐!!!!

[@jige6356]

Remove emotions from the GOAT debate. The world cup is the greatest competition and the biggest in soccer. To be the greatest you have to win the biggest challenge. The bar has been set for the GOAT and that is three world cups(wins). There's a desperation to re-engineer the foundation and the structure of the GOAT debate so that it is biased towards Mess, it seems like rigging the debate in favour of Messii!! Can someone tell me why Messi hasn't won three world cups? It is because it is very difficult to win one! Three world cups is a very high bar for Messi! And it is not like Messi hasn't been to a world cup, he's been to a couple! Messi wins one and he's the GOAT!! No, there's someone who has three world cups. Winning one and being declared the GOAT is really lowering the bar so that Messi can get over the line, this makes Messi look weak! Messi is great but not the greatest. Being the greatest is not easy, Messi and Ronaldo would tell you that. There is so much bias, bigotry, prejudice etc in the GOATSHIP debate, so the best way to overcome all that bad stuff is to look at the numbers, numbers don't lie! Look at Messi's, Ronaldo's, Pele's and Maradona's numbers then decide. Numbers are the fairest way to compare!

[@euphoriaggaminghd]

​@@jige6356 alright but pele played in an era where football was less competitive, there were less teams in the world cup and he was in by far the best team in the world. Also I don't know if you know this but pele only played 1 game in the 1962 world cup and that was a group stage game, so it shows you how good the brazil team was

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@jige6356 Pele was injured early in one of the three WCs. Garrincha was the hero of that one. Pele never won Copa America or Copa Libertadores and never played in a game with stakes in Europe. Maradona played three WCs and won one, in one game he cheated. Yes, Messi is the GOAT.

[@Eric4075]

Yes he has a lasting legacy has an all time great ! Undoubtedly his talent but also like other all time legends like Muhammad Ali , Pele ,and one or two more he is likeable and admired ! Humble and confident knows he has nothing to prove , not chasing records or headlines a team player ! If you where a soccer parent who would you want as a role model for your kid Messi or Ronaldo ?

[@60asteroid]

Ronaldo. Passion. Drive. Focus. To be the best you can.

[@bhaskarsubba9531]

I love you guys you're true admirers of talent. On a lighter note, I just want to ask Craig what I can do to make him write a commical script for me? "Is he on double time tonight?" Just hillarious!

[@frederickcolaire5367]

It's not that France woke up after 75 minutes it was just Argentina going to sleep trying to close out the game

[@maudalmusicalmachines3541]

I understand Frank's frustration, but for 70 minutes I was convinced that at least half the French team were ill with that virus... not to mention losing 5 starters before the cup even started... Hernandez within in minutes of the 1st game... *and then* players coming down ill right before the final! And *then* for 55 minutes or so played their asses off to come back *twice!* Yes Argentina and Messi were brilliant! So were France ❤ What a match!

[@sumonjamal1653]

France was truly worthy from 1st to last minute... to reach a WC final and excel with key French players sidelined is nothing short of legend! This from an Argentina fan.

[@vfamily4396]

@@sumonjamal1653 nah, they cheated against England to win with the ref. They got what they deserved. ARGENTINA ON TOP!!!!!!!!!!

[@sumonjamal1653]

@@vfamily4396 Boy, how the eff did they "cheat"??? England got a penalty from the ref & VAR which Harry Kane shanked! England got TWO PENALTIES I might add! End of the day, England blew it... That's football! Next!

[@kingcecil7126]

It's funny how nobody mentions the flu bug that affected the French, can you imagine this lots reaction if it was England that were missing some of their best players and have six starters suffering from the flu bug? hey would have knighted the whole team.

[@kingcecil7126]

@@vfamily4396 Are you accusing the French of paying the ref? If the ref was for sale Qatar and Saudi Arabia would have been in the final.

[@triplex1427]

Just like at the end of moves ; Villain (CR7) : falls Heroes (MESSI) : wins and triumphs 🙌🐐🤴

[@AsianVideoGamer]

I feel bad for CR7... He ain't the villain, his coach was

[@FoshoTheOne]

Why is cr7 the villain? 🤔

[@luiscaetano6184]

If this was a movie, CR7 would surely go down in history as one of the greatest villains in cinema history. Everyone loves a good villain, and he delivered his line to perfection. And so did Messi. What a story!! A man who was delusional and confident enough to challenge a god, and through pure hard work and dedication he did exactly that, right until the end, when the inevitable fairy tale ending happen. CR7 should be proud of the countless battles he won, but it was Messi who won the war.

[@luiscaetano6184]

@@FoshoTheOne Not a villain. He was simply the antagonist to Messi. I am sure Messi enjoyed the competition. Without a proper rival, his career wouldn't have been as exciting and entertaining as it turned out to be...

[@FoshoTheOne]

@@luiscaetano6184 it’s not a movie bro, they’re both great players. Idk why the media and fans like a have to vilainize/antagonize other great players just because you’re a fan of another ..

[@AsianVideoGamer]

Ppl saying this was the best world cup game but the game was delayed by 75mins

[@luiscaetano6184]

History won't see it that way...

[@lalruatfeela13]

Also Argentina had the advantage already by that point!!!! Not fair :D

[@AsianVideoGamer]

@@lalruatfeela13 what advantage? Literally French did nothing for the first half to try and score (0 shots ATTEMPTS) Their first attempt on goal was Mbappe's penalty. They weren't even trying

[@lalruatfeela13]

@@AsianVideoGamer Pathetic....Think a lil bit more to the original context

[@chrislj2005]

Fortunately for us all, there´s two things that bridge gaps between humans, music and sport. The final words here "for God´s sake, let the man go and celebrate!" show that. When talent is manifest, we bow before it, no matter race,religion or nation. Thanks for that! Gracias fútbol!

[@tonderaigwarega3129]

Just imagine if Maradona was alive to witness this moment

[@akmu1990]

Instead of macron lol

[@priyanshukatuwal]

He would have thrown middle fingers at the french 💀

[@benjamynmaung2970]

He would have died of heart attack again anyway but with a smile of course. 😂

[@mr.sushi2221]

I didn’t dream of Messi winning it. Congratulations to him tho

[@mutailenunshikokola2727]

The blue dream 🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@abuwadie3]

ESPN has to get a better and more professional coverage of these tournaments if they want youngsters in the states to be interested in the beautiful game. This crew is not going to cut it.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

ESPN is English

[@damian7304]

Messi is king

[@SaidAlhayek]

The "Cape" is called a "Besht"! and it's a great honor to be given this cloak ! the Prince of the country placed that on Messi as a sign of honoring him. Stop with the annoying European hate on all that is related to Qatar! we all know you just look down at these none-European nations, and your feeling becomes more apparent when they don't need your sympathy.

[@ezraezra2928]

It's not the Prince of the country, but Messi wearing Besht is looking like Darth Vader 😂😂😂

[@njikangcollins3436]

Thank you bro

[@vishnujain7645]

I thought it was befitting, that gesture made it more special . Winning the world cup in qatar and being crowned in qatari fashion🤍💙. Plus the black colour goes well with the Argentine outfit.

[@rRekko]

That's just them projecting, trying to bring down another nation to avoid the world from remembering and finding out all the bullshit and wrongdoings of the European. Where do you think France they got 14 of their players? From their colonies, it was unintentional of course, but that's their origins, french colonies posing as free countries. And before anybody says anything about it, no, I'm not saying their players aren't french, they are as french as any argentinean players who's son or grandson of immigrants. I'm just mentioning how the Europeans were boycotting the world cup, claiming the moral high ground from the top of a mound of turds.

[@mohammedsulemanpatel3849]

These cronies in the studio don't know what being hounerd is i bet these hypocritical and double standard cronies would be cheering and and wouldn't be saying that if they put a rainbow drape on him .

[@damian7304]

Those hand ball was unreasonable

[@mmor7380]

I just wanted Argentina to win only because of messi

[@shahrukhkhalid5727]

It was destiny , revenge for wc2018. 3-0 vs croatia and 4-3 vs france. Its all in the script

[@fahadkayani9902]

GOAT WORLD CUP FINAL 🌟 CONGRATULATIONS QATAR 🇶🇦

[@katecham627]

Me and my friends sreamed till our voices was squeaking..

[@cantrikcaraka8259]

Dank! That's so true!

[@virnan]

France played better at the 75' because of the substitution of the player of the match: DiMaria.

[@K_masters]

The french guy is trying to hold on for dear life 😂😭😂 Lovely

[@pemadamdul]

Imagine Messi at 38,world cup 2026

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

39

[@davekika7394]

Messi to MAN CITY next please 💙💙💙⚽️⚽️😁😁⚽️⚽️

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

I wish

[@southerner6852]

Great final but does Ale think that only Messi experienced pressure taking penalties when MBappe took 3 lol. Get another guy on please ESPN. Both were exceptional. England fan so won't congratulate Argentina, but have seen Messi live in Barcelona many times and well done to him. By far the greatest, player I ever had the pleasure of watching live. And well done to Mbappe on breaking 2 long held records over the course of this tournament, main being becoming the second man after Geoff Hurst to score a hat trick in a world cup final. Epic performance from two world class strikers, Harry Kane take notes from both please. You are not world class buddy.

[@United_Wings]

Goat

[@erasure2804]

Yeah, the entire world except Portugal & one guy feom the UK

[@damian7304]

But shaka was bashing Messi all the time

[@GMMP1996]

I do believe Ronaldo Phenomenon has score a penalty hatrick before, it wasn't in a world cup final, I think it was during a world cup qualifying match vs argentina but yeah he did score a penalty hatrick.

[@anidolls6013]

Selfish ones like CR and KE will not win .LM knows how to make the whole team Play for his and the country’s dream 😘love M

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Who's KE?

[@netweed09]

*Super-est Sunday!!* 💫🤩🤩

[@SomeOneFromOFS]

Who's he talking about in one man being in the picture of Argentina's celebration?

[@lonelywolf-v4f]

A fairytale that came true.

[@tempawangdi5952]

Except for Pepe & Bruno Fernandes of Portugal. 😂🤣😅🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@lamin1825]

This World Cup was messy! 🤯

[@stephenmcculloch7192]

Messi & neymar would of had 2 leave PSG,if mbabby had won the final with France again, as his ego would of went in 2 overdrive, they mite still have 2, especially messi

[@thegift9948]

Where is Shaka now🤣🤣

[@avneelchandra595]

Shaka.. please tell us all, who is the Greatest Of All Time??

[@damian7304]

Frank where is shaka

[@jafirshah2429]

best wc final

[@Zothanpuiapachuau89]

That chef guy Salt bae spoiled the atmosphere of celebration, no one is allowed to touch the trophy but who had passes through the FIFA, like the players, ex players, state dignitaries and dootballer families... Really hate that guy...

[@dajongedflamer1375]

Its like the Argentina wanted to win 3 times 😁

[@zainegaming724]

Best referee’s 🪅

[@pedrorodrigues7285]

Congratulations to FIFA and his favorite team.

[@raineraristy5322]

Yes FIFA gave 2 penalties to his favorite team to loose... I totally agree with you

[@pedrorodrigues7285]

@@raineraristy5322 Im talking about the Adidas team.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@raineraristy5322 lose. Mbappe's hattrick had two penalties

[@israelking975]

It was destiny. The ENTIRE UNIVERS wanted Messi to win this World Cup. It felt like even Angels spoke to GOD about the fact that the ENTIRE WORLD might be very very sad if HE didn't let Messi take this World Cup. Seriously, it felt like in a case of defeat, even GOD THE FATHER would have felt HE did someone wrong this time around. The sadness of MOST of HIS children would have morned like if Moses died around; that JESUS was killed again. Argentina HAD to win. Just for Messi. Seriously, GOD was on Messi's side this time around. I am sure, HE intervained in the game. Argentina played agaisnt Super Heavy Weight Teams such as croacia, Netherland, Mexico, France.. Finally, one thing that people missed is the role played by DiMaria and the Goal Keeper. These two carried Messi like Aaron and Joshua on the Mountain. They were like NO WAY Messi will fall. NO WAY. Di Maria for me, was the MAN of this world Cup. If he had played till the end of the game against France, honestly they would have not been penalty kicks. No way. Di Maria was a nightmare for France. He was Muhamed Aly against Joe Frazier for france. flying flying and stinging and stinging and kicking france players asses. Di Maria? Player of The Year in my book.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

I think Messi is. But you are right. Di Maria was great.

[@israelking975]

Sure Bro. Sure MESI is also the MAN in my book. Dimaria made it happened. The Man DiMaria was FAST and FURIOUS. He wanted this Cup REAL BAD. He did everything he could; including taking King Leo on his sholder. Messi is the GOAT. DiMaria was the Machine Gun; The Drone; the BOAT. The Sniper. Periode. @@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633

[@damian7304]

Ale where is shaka

[@motodxb]

Totally agree with Craig Should have given Messi his spot light alone Poor from Qatar and FIFA

[@Chichaa1414]

Not me

[@parisayiomamitis2683]

Well said Craig. Infantino was hogging Messi's moment. what a fool

[@hellothere-us7iw]

Nah Cristiano Ronaldo fans wanted France to win. Hehehe not entire world.

[@Allthingspoll]

Not the entire world, I’m sure ronaldo didn’t want him to win it

[@RosemarieGentles]

I fully agree with Craig’s, really annoying

[@myspaceplays284]

I was wishing one of his teammates would take that cape off. They totally did a number on him for that photo op.

[@damian7304]

Shaka come kiss Messi foot

[@jige6356]

Can someone tell me why Messi hasn't won three world cups? It is because it is very difficult to win one! Three world cups is a very high bar for Messi! And it is not like Messi hasn't been to a world cup, he's been to a couple! Messi wins one and he's the GOAT!! No, there's someone who has three world cups. Winning one and being declared the GOAT is really lowering the bar so that Messi can get over the line, this makes Messi look weak! Messi is great but not the greatest.

[@rayujt9292]

Haha, can u tell me other then that what ur greatest has won, asshol*

[@newbornxox3976]

Argentina was dominated amd Mbappe the real Lone Ranger that fight for France 🙌🙌🙌

[@RalphieMuskinyaar]

This guy complaining about the ‘cape’ has no cultural awareness. What an embarrassment for espn.

[@عبداللهمحمد-ب8ر]

How can you take out Antoine Griezmann. Olivier Giroud Ousmane Dembélé and still want to win kkkkkkkkkkkk bring me zidani

[@JamesRoome]

The entire world? Half the world hates Argentina and a few more countries joined that list during this WC lol. I'm English and I was cheering France like a Frenchman.

[@amoskariuki5967]

england is not half the world mate…europe also aint half the world mate…am sure the americas asia and african countries were very much pro argentina

[@JamesRoome]

@@amoskariuki5967 Americas? You mean Brazil, Mexico etc? Don't be silly 😂

[@amoskariuki5967]

@@JamesRoome mate most brazilians were behind argentina…inorder to break european dominance over the cup…like i said england aint half the world bro😂😂

[@JamesRoome]

@@amoskariuki5967 They have never been popular in South America. All obsessed Ronaldo fans were probably cheering for France too. France are a popular country too and Mbappe has fans around the world. Plus Argentina have pissed a lot of people off with their behaviour over the last few years. You say England is not half the world. Surprisingly I know more English people that wanted Argentina to win and they are happy for Messi. That is annoying me too lol.

[@lovejones2179]

Not really I am team France and wanted them to win that first foul against France changed the game and made Argentina win

[@rRekko]

Huh, I thought they couldn't play at all during the first half despite that. If not for the substitutions, France would've been stuck there with nothing to do, they were being dominated from the get go.

[@noire9601]

Nothing wrong with the robe itself....but didn't have to force him (Messi) to wear it on stage by putting it on him on the spot. It would have been "rude" or ungrateful for him to take it off or refuse it so he just kept quiet and went along; doesn't mean he liked it! Simply put it in a gift basket and wrap it or just show it to him then remove it before having him meet his team with the cup in his original jersey. Qatar/arab world, Stop forcing your religion and culture or tradition on other ppl!!! Na by force?! It's rude and it won't work; it only causes more resentment and disdain towards said culture. Chill!

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

NO! It's an honour. They honoured Messi. You have to respect other cultures. You chill!

[@redharlock9237]

The ENTIRE WORLD dreamt of Lionel Messi winning cit espn. I didn't tho couldn't care less of the winner

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Pretty boring, aren't you?

[@Bluntburnatr888]

I do believe that france actually wanted Messi to win it was obvious for 80 minutes 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@theone456]

France only have 6 actual french players on their team. What a sham of a football team. they would'nt even make the world cup with out their fake team

[@MeemHaMeemDhal--khaYaRaWawNun]

Argentina also have Alexis Mac Allister. PURE Irish Blood by right ! Only Saudi Arabia players all of them have pure Arab blood ! And ONLY THEY were able to beat Argentina in this World Cup ! Someone even said somewhere that just one reserve player in the Argentina squad is already worth more than the WHOLE Saudi squad, let alone Messi ! Imagine if the WHOLE of SAUDI players get the EXACT SAME football exposure as the Argentinian squad or most of the European squad, the Saudi probably won't just BEAT them 2-1 ONLY !!

[@arghajeetghosh2906]

Cry more

[@lalruatfeela13]

@@MeemHaMeemDhal--khaYaRaWawNun The win against Argentina is and will be their greatest achievement.....

[@kingcecil7126]

The entire world? Really?

[@santemedical6802]

@@kandiekane. NOT the entire PORTUGAL. FANGIRLS OF fraudnaldo

[@truthfulaudit2326]

This World Cup was simply given to Argentina with illegal penalties. 😅it’s FIFA wants Messi to final win .

[@santemedical6802]

and your presence in this world is illegal...

[@truthfulaudit2326]

@@santemedical6802 presence 🤣 okay just enjoy the win . pessi never wins without extra help from the refs . 2009 against Chelsea, 2015 PSG, copa america , World Cup . Charity football.

[@Klausschwab1984]

The ref was awful

[@scotttocs]

Every game Argentina had 12 men on the pitch.

[@Bozhidar256]

Ikr fans in the stadium really did their job well

[@rRekko]

Yeah, Scaloni did something crazy, he managed to have a world cup winning team on his first time doing the job. Young and inexperienced, yet he played his cards well and the players delivered.

[@waso778]

@@Bozhidar256 duh he means FIFA MAFFIA.

[@caschille]

@@waso778 He knows...

[@jorsam8846]

The entire world Knew fifa fixed it for them to win. Thinking that the world is blind and Re tarded

[@Otto-1943]

I just love it butthurt fanboys like you 😂😂😂

[@TenshinhanIsKing]

France got awarded two penalties in the game that was “rigged” for Argentina 😂

[@AT-vq6nu]

go cry home now hahaha

[@vb2388]

Dear Haters, If you think this WC is rigged for Messi then the 3 peat of UCLs was rigged for Real Madrid 😂🤷🏻‍♂️ And I thought Messi couldn’t score pens, how did he score 2 in the QFs of the World Cup against Netherlands, another pen in the SFs of the World Cup against Croatia and 2 pens in the Final of the World Cup against France ….he didn’t miss a single pen in the KO Stages of the World Cup

[@waso778]

@@TenshinhanIsKing against Netherlands was a JOKE

[@iammrcarter5099]

Speak for yourself I never dreamt of Messi winning, this caption is a bit of a stretch and furthermore we all know the match was set up for Messi to win. There is nothing France could have done, it was France vs fifa and Argentina

[@tchakonabi2470]

Come on my friend ....

[@jasonlopes7907]

Lol i guess you didn't watch the right game 🤣🤣 your really delusional

[@rRekko]

Salty... Did you even watch the game? Do you watch football? Maybe watch some analysis of the game, there should be plenty on KZbin showing how France got dominated first half, then slowly started gaining traction, using Argentina's overconfidence, taking them by surprise with those subs

[@iammrcarter5099]

All of you fan Messi fans fan insult , curse , get up , it goes nothing to me . There was alot of unfair calls, it was a great game. But there calls which was questionable

[@jasonlopes7907]

@@iammrcarter5099 lol for all i know we controlled the game for 80min and also france is the one's that got 2 penalties but if i was a ronaldo fan i would also be salty 🤣🤣 but there's nothing you can do now messi is the goat and end of story

[@wanjimalambo17]

ale is always hyping the Messi pen

[@Jo-nv2it]

do you know hard it is to score with a slow run up and with your head up not looking at the ball, that's all muscle memory only the best can do it under immense pressure. He also changed this style recently which is not natural for a football player, he also adapts and changes his technique when he blasted the ball because lovakovic is good with slow run ups.

[@wanjimalambo17]

@@Jo-nv2it bro it’s a good pen but every segment he gases it

[@jokelechi5214]

Abnormal indeed