In the 89th minute of the match, Argentina was awarded a corner with a distance of approximately 20 meters. Messi took the free kick with his left foot and kicked the ball over the wall. The ball landed successfully in the high corner, leaving the opposing goalkeeper without any chance to save it. With this goal, Messi has now scored a total of 800 goals in his career, out of which 99 were for his country.
Messi required six free kicks to score his goal during the game. He started by hitting the ball hard twice, but missed his target. He then decided to reduce his power for the remaining free kicks in order to improve accuracy. Unfortunately, on his sixth attempt, he missed the crossbar from around 30 yards away, allowing Thiago Almada to score the game’s opening goal in the 78th minute. Messi did not sprint to celebrate Almada’s goal; instead, he raised his arms and waited for his teammates to join him. Having played 173 games with the team, Messi has now scored 99 goals. Furthermore, he is the third player in history to reach 800 professional goals, after Josep Bican and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Argentina played the game as a celebration after winning the 2022 World Cup. Before the game, the organizers arranged a music party to support the team, and after the game, they presented replica gold cups to each player. The crowd and the entire Argentina team joined in the song Muchachos, which will be played in support of the team at the upcoming World Cup. Messi also paid tribute to his former Argentina teammates, especially those who were with him in the 2014 World Cup final where they lost to Germany. Despite being a friendly match, Panama gave the home team a tough time and prevented them from scoring in the first half. However, Messi’s free-kick skills helped Argentina score twice in the last 15 minutes.
After the game, some players from Panama engaged in a game of rock-paper-scissors to decide who would swap clothes with Enzo Fernandez. Additionally, some Panamanian athletes requested Messi to sign their jerseys. Lastly, Messi’s second child demonstrated remarkable football skills at the age of seven.
A viral video on social media shows Mateo Messi, the second son of Lionel Messi, displaying his impressive football skills with his friends at Lusail Stadium after the 2022 World Cup final. The seven-year-old dribbled past a friend only to be stopped by his older brother Thiago, who showcased his defensive abilities with a precise tackle. Fans have already predicted that Mateo could become a world-class player like his father if he inherits even just half of his talent. Meanwhile, Thiago has been praised for his potential as an excellent defender. Despite his young age, Mateo has already shown promising talent in football, and his mischievous personality has also made him a standout among his family members. During the 2022 World Cup, Mateo was caught jumping on a chair and throwing lollipops into the stands, which led to his mother scolding him twice. Additionally, he sulked during the celebration when his father did not pay him enough attention. It seems that Mateo is already showing signs of being a charismatic and talented footballer, just like his father.
Right after Argentina’s triumph against France, Antonella Roccuzzo wasted no time and took her three sons to the pitch to join Lionel Messi’s celebration.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of festivities, Messi managed to capture some lovely shots of his wife and the revered world cup. This delightful moment between the power couple who were both born in 1987 has left fans thrilled.
Messi’s loved ones engaged in a cozy conversation and reached out to some family members who couldn’t be present in Qatar to cheer on the Argentina squad.
Thiago Messi gave away his World Cup gold medal to a cousin, but Mateo Messi was possessive of his father’s World Cup Player of the Year award and didn’t allow his younger brother Ciro to hold it.
Mateo’s playful antic delighted his supporters as he held onto the 2022 World Cup Golden Ball and refused to lend it to his brother. The mischievous 7-year-old eventually fled the scene, much to the amusement of onlookers.
Messi is lucky to have his extended family by his side during the 2022 World Cup. Antonella, in particular, has been present for every Argentina match since the start of the tournament until the final.
Messi made sure to share the joy of winning the World Cup with his good friend Sergio Aguero. It’s been noted that if Aguero didn’t have any issues last year, he would have probably still been part of Argentina’s team for the 2022 World Cup. Messi expressed his excitement about the win and how he had always dreamed of winning the World Cup, despite previous failed attempts. He also took the opportunity to thank his family, fans, and all those who supported Argentina throughout their journey to victory. This heartfelt message was shared on Messi’s personal page after their historic win.
