Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was gifted a Lionel Messi jersey on Monday (February 6) by President of YPF Pablo Gonzalez in Bangalore. Argentina who just lately ended their 36-year drought of FIFA World Cup triumph had been led by the inspirational Messi who performed a pivotal position for them. Within the aftermath of the competition on December 18, PM Modi congratulated the South American nation for triumphing in opposition to France on the Lusail Iconic Stadium.
PM Modi receives Messi’s jersey as reward
Final yr in December, Argentina got here out victorious within the intensely fought ultimate in what was the final World Cup for Argentine talisman Lionel Messi. After ending all sq. on the finish of the second half of additional time, Argentina received the ultimate 4-2 on penalties.
PM Modi had additionally congratulated Argentina on successful the FIFA 2022 World Cup, stating that thousands and thousands of Indians are celebrating the victory of Argentina and Lionel Messi.
“This will be remembered as one of the most thrilling Football matches! Congrats to Argentina on becoming #FIFAWorldCup Champions! They’ve played brilliantly through the tournament. Millions of Indian fans of Argentina and Messi rejoice in the magnificent victory! @alferdez,” PM Modi mentioned within the tweet.
Tightly contested ultimate in Qatar
The ultimate was a tightly contested battle in Qatar as Argentina received in a penalty shootout beating defending champions France within the ultimate. Initially main 2-0 from the primary half strikes from Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria, the French military got here again roaring to make it 2-2 within the second half. Two objectives within the ultimate 10 minutes from Kylian Mbappe noticed France take the match to additional time the place there was extra drama to comply with.
Whereas Messi thought he had received the entire thing within the 109th minute of the competition, it was Mbappe who scored once more within the 116th minute to take the match to a penalty shootout earlier than shedding 4-2. Whereas Messi was named the ‘Participant of the Match ‘with the Golden Ball award, Mbappe received the Golden Boot for many objectives scored with eight.
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