The misconception that Lionel Messi would end his career without the World Cup still lives in the realm of fiction. Argentina ended a 36-year wait in Sunday night's most exciting final ever. And when he walks in front of his team-mates in stately robes, kisses and holds up the trophy, Messi will no longer be a step behind Diego Maradona.
As inspiring as Maradona was in 1986.
A 2-0, 2-2 in 97 seconds on Sunday meant Argentina, heading towards their third World Cup title - their first since that magical night in Mexico in 1986 - had to start all over again. So they did it through someone other than Lionel Messi.
Messi had to react when Kylian Mbappe beat France with two goals. Mbappe fought back to become the first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final since Jeff Hurst in 1966 when he scored his second in extra time.
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Argentina wins
Argentina leads 3-1
France misses the opportunity. Argentina needs only one goal to win now
Argentina leads 2-1 against France
Argentina saved one goal
Penalty kicks: Argentina & France 1-1
France got the penalty kick and has scored the third goal
Now, the teams are tied 3-3 in this nail-biting Final FIFA world cup match
Argentina scored the third goal in the last few minutes and was leading France 3-2.
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