Chinanews.com, Beijing, December 19th, title: Messi waited 8 years for this kiss, and the Argentines waited 36 years
Author Liu Xingchen
The past night was a carnival that only belonged to football.
Whether it is a fan of the sport or a passer-by who pays little attention to it on weekdays, countless people have set their sights on the final battle of the World Cup in Qatar.
The picture shows Messi holding the Hercules Cup
Because of Messi, because of Mbappe, because of the two teams that represent the highest level of football in the world today.
And this is the beauty of football.
While showing passion, it has also been entrusted by too many people with the heroic dreams buried in their hearts on weekdays.
The Argentine was the last laugh from 12 yards as Montiel scored the winning penalty.
They defeated the defending champion France and won the World Cup again after 36 years.
Tears, hugs, cheers, singing... Tens of thousands of Argentine fans in the stands of Lusail Stadium became the happiest people in the world.
This is a story about football and dreams, the background of which is outlined by the youthful memories of countless people.
The protagonist of the story is a gift from God to the green field, and he is the proud son of heaven that Argentines regard as their faith-Leo Messi.
The picture shows Messi celebrating winning the championship
If the brilliance of the career honor book is the criterion for judging whether a player is outstanding, Messi has already been honored.
World Player of the Year, Golden Globe Award, Olympic Gold Medal, America's Cup Champion... behind all these awards, there is this football genius.
The picky fans said: That guy named Messi, he has never won the World Cup.
And winning the Hercules Cup has already become the long-cherished wish of the "Plum Ball King".
Messi was 35 years old when he came to the Qatar Peninsula, which is located on the southwest coast of the Persian Gulf.
The annual rings of time are constantly rolling, and the boy of the past has come to the end.
This is the curtain call of Messi's World Cup journey and his last chance to conquer the top football feast.
Messi is not reconciled, not reconciled to ending everything with regret.
He kept praising the Argentine team, and kept telling the young people around him the stories of his battles and killings. The purpose is to hope that this time he can lead the "Pampas Eagle" to soar in the sky.
The picture shows Messi celebrating a goal
Everyone knows the story behind, and perhaps many people will never forget it in this life: Messi, dream come true in Qatar.
If it wasn't for the accident two years ago, Maradona could have been there to witness the emotion.
He will say to the world: You see, I chose Messi to become the new king of Argentine football, and now he has done it.
The moment Messi won the championship as he wished, Maradona, who watched the game in heaven, must have smiled with relief.
In Rio de Janeiro 3079 days ago, the Argentine team lost to the then flourishing German team in the World Cup final.
That time, Messi was so close to his dream, yet so far away.
After the game, he stared at the Hercules Cup affectionately.
The scene of passing the trophy almost became an indelible pain in the hearts of Argentine fans.
Data map: In the final of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Messi stared at the Hercules Cup.
Image source: Visual China
Today's Lusail New City, holding the World Cup Golden Globe trophy, Messi slowly walked onto the podium.
And the Hercules Cup on the side is already a stunner in his heart at this time.
After the cautious Argentine touched her tenderly, he leaned over and gave her a deep kiss.
This is the third gold cup in the history of the Argentine team, and it is also a cup for Messi to be officially crowned king.
It seemed to be radiant, illuminating the way when it came.
After the final, Messi's World Cup appearances reached 26 times, surpassing Matthaus and rising to the first place in history.
From 2006 to 2022, Messi has traveled all the way. He is eager to be perfect, just like countless Argentines have been expecting.
Once upon a time, he even did not hesitate to exchange his other honors for a World Cup champion.
The picture shows Messi kissing the Hercules Cup
All of this finally came true tonight.
Many people said that Messi in the World Cup in Qatar was different from the past, and people saw the fighting spirit displayed in him.
In the past, Messi was very good at controlling emotions, especially in the unpredictable field.
And this time when he defeated the Dutch team in 1/4, he rushed to the opponent's bench to chatter, and he didn't give up expressing his anger until he was pulled away by his teammates.
Messi has to do everything, he can't allow anything to stop him.
Because after this trip, it will be difficult to have the opportunity to make up for regrets.
Fortunately, this time, fate did not joke with Messi again.
From a young boy with fluttering long hair to a veteran with a gray beard, the Argentine leader finally performed his own beautiful dance.
The picture shows the Argentine team winning the Hercules Cup
At the end of the awards ceremony, Messi took over the Hercules Cup as captain.
Before that, he rubbed his hands together excitedly like a child.
Holding the trophy in his hand, he walked among his teammates. Under the attention of the world, he raised this honor above his head.
At this point in the story, the youth of a generation is embellished with a beautiful ending.
The gorgeous fireworks of the Lusail Stadium flew into the night sky, and the torch tower next to the Khalifa International Stadium was also destined to light up for the Argentines tonight.
The picture shows Messi saluting the fans in the stands
"I've had a big dream for a long time. To end my career with a World Cup win, I can't ask for more from that."
But when the dream really came into reality, Messi broke his promise.
He said that in the days to come, he will continue to wear the Argentina jersey and continue to play as the World Cup champion.
Hearing this, many people were moved again.
Because the story of Messi and Argentina continues.
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