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Brazil icon Pele sent a wholesome message of congratulations to Lionel Messi and Argentina after their World Cup final success.

Diego is smiling now: Pele

Mon Dec 19, 2022 08:58 AM
Last update on: Mon Dec 19, 2022 09:07 AM

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Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (L) holding the World Cup trophy after beating France during the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022 and Argentina's captain Diego Armando Maradona (R) holding the World Cup trophy won by his team after a 3-2 victory over West Germany on June 29, 1986 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Photo: AFP

Brazilian legend Pele said Lionel Messi "deserved" to be a World Cup winner after Argentina defeated France in a penalty shootout in Sunday's final.

"Today, football continues to tell its story, as always, in an enthralling way. Messi winning his first World Cup, as his trajectory deserved," Pele, a three-time World Cup champion, wrote on Instagram.

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Pele also hailed French striker Kylian Mbappe who scored a hat-trick in the final which had ended 3-3 after extra-time before coolly slotting in a penalty in the shootout.

"My dear friend, Mbappe, scoring four goals in a final. What a gift it was to watch this spectacle to the future of our sport."

The Brazilian legend went on to congratulate Morocco for becoming the first African nation to reach the semi-final and ended his message with reference to the late Argentine legend Diego Maradona.

"And I couldn't fail to congratulate Morocco for the incredible campaign. It's great to see Africa shine. Congratulations Argentina! Certainly Diego is smiling now."

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FIFA World Cup 2022

Brazil icon Pele sent a wholesome message of congratulations to Lionel Messi and Argentina after their World Cup final success.

Diego is smiling now: Pele

Mon Dec 19, 2022 08:58 AM
Last update on: Mon Dec 19, 2022 09:07 AM

Agencies

Mon Dec 19, 2022 08:58 AM Last update on: Mon Dec 19, 2022 09:07 AM

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (L) holding the World Cup trophy after beating France during the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022 and Argentina's captain Diego Armando Maradona (R) holding the World Cup trophy won by his team after a 3-2 victory over West Germany on June 29, 1986 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Photo: AFP

Brazilian legend Pele said Lionel Messi "deserved" to be a World Cup winner after Argentina defeated France in a penalty shootout in Sunday's final.

"Today, football continues to tell its story, as always, in an enthralling way. Messi winning his first World Cup, as his trajectory deserved," Pele, a three-time World Cup champion, wrote on Instagram.

For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.

Pele also hailed French striker Kylian Mbappe who scored a hat-trick in the final which had ended 3-3 after extra-time before coolly slotting in a penalty in the shootout.

"My dear friend, Mbappe, scoring four goals in a final. What a gift it was to watch this spectacle to the future of our sport."

The Brazilian legend went on to congratulate Morocco for becoming the first African nation to reach the semi-final and ended his message with reference to the late Argentine legend Diego Maradona.

"And I couldn't fail to congratulate Morocco for the incredible campaign. It's great to see Africa shine. Congratulations Argentina! Certainly Diego is smiling now."

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