Soccer hero Lionel Messi yesterday declared the World Cup victory of Argentina over France as a gift from God.
He told journalists in Qatar after the final in the Lusail stadium – which has been hailed the greatest ever – that the triumph of his team was a moment he had “craved” as he reached the end of an extraordinary career.
“I knew God would bring this gift to me, I had the feeling that this World Cup was the one,” said Messi.
“It took so long, but here it is. We suffered a lot, but we managed to do it. Can't wait to be in Argentina to witness the insanity of this.”
