China News Service, December 19 (Xinhua) According to the TASS news agency, on the 18th local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin called Argentine President Fernandez to congratulate the Argentine team on winning the World Cup.
Data map: In the Qatar World Cup final, Argentine player Messi (left) takes the ball.
Russian President's Press Secretary Peskov said, "President Putin just had a telephone conversation with Argentine President Fernandez. Putin warmly congratulated Argentina on winning the World Cup."
In the Qatar World Cup final, the Argentine team defeated the French team after a penalty shootout and became the champion.
This is Argentina's third World Cup title.
