Messi lived his dream of winning the fifa world cup last December, when Argentina defeated France in a hard-fought final.
YPF President Pablo Gonzalez from Argentina gave a Lionel Messi football shirt to Prime Minister Modi on the sidelines… https://t.co/XCWUaCUM7Y
— ANI (@ANI) 1675683997000
The game had finished 2-2 after 90 minutes and was tied at 3-3 at the end of extra time. The match then required a penalty shoot-out which Argentina eventually won 4-2.
Prime Minister Modi had also congratulated Argentina on winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
This will be remembered as one of the most exciting football games! Congratulations to Argentina for becoming… https://t.co/JAd2sPq7Dr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1671387092000
“This will be remembered as one of the most exciting football matches! Congratulations to Argentina for becoming #FIFAWorldCup champion! They played brilliantly during the tournament. Millions of Indian fans of Argentina and Messi rejoicing at the magnificent victory! @ alferdez,” Prime Minister Modi said in his tweet.
