It's hard to dream of a better final for all sports fans.
Of course, on the French side, we dreamed of a third star, but it was Argentina who emerged victorious from an incredible final (3-3, 4 pens to 2).
Author of a match that was completely missed at first, but of an amazing mental strength to come back to score, the Blues were greatly hailed.
First by their former teammates, 2018 world champions. Adil Rami, on Instagram, says he is "sad", but absolutely wants to "congratulate them for this beautiful journey" and thank them "for having made us live magical moments".
Blaise Matuidi is “more proud than ever to be French” before congratulating the Blues: “Bravo and THANK YOU for these emotions.
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It's a great performance to get to a world championship final and fight to the end for victory.
I know how bitter it is to lose a final.
Be proud of yourself.
Courage!
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— Franck Ribery (@FranckRibery) December 18, 2022
Franck Ribéry, like the men of Didier Deschamps, experienced the sadness of a final lost on penalties in 2006 against Italy.
The newly retired knows "how bitter it is to lose a final", but prefers to draw the positive: "It's a great performance to get to a World Championship final and to fight to the end for victory. .
“Much more accustomed to victory, the record holder of victories in the Judo World Championship, Teddy Riner also congratulates the France team.
“You will have made us vibrate, without letting anything go.
Congratulations on this course, ”wrote the judoka on Twitter.
As for the international stars, if we had a slight preference for Lionel Messi, we had a much less sad final, just enjoying the show.
Toni Kroos, 2014 world champion with Germany, followed "a crazy match" for a "well-deserved trophy for Argentina".
The Real Madrid midfielder salutes the French team "for this comeback and this mentality" and his two club teammates Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga.
Among other football stars, Neymar watched the final with great attention before posting a picture of Messi kissing the Cup with the caption: 'Congratulations brother'.
We are still awaiting a reaction from the great rival of "La Pulga", a certain Cristiano Ronaldo.
Two of the greatest ever!!
Let's go 🔥⚽️🏆 @FIFAWorldCup @cryptocom pic.twitter.com/ZaTHm3LVGx
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 18, 2022
WOW!!!!!!!!
MBAPPE 🔥🔥🔥🔥
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 18, 2022
Among the big stars of other sports, LeBron James had planned a big match between "two of the greatest in history", posting a video of the upcoming duel between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
The American basketball superstar then celebrated the Frenchman's hat-trick, and the Argentinian's double while emoji on Twitter.
On the side of Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton shared in his story the photo of Lionel Messi, alone lifting the Cup while the Mexican driver Sergio Perez also celebrated the sevenfold Golden Ball which "deserves it more than anyone ".
Fan of the round ball, but more skilful with a small yellow ball, Stefanos Tsitsipas is also a great Messi, "invincible" according to him.
Another personality who has become essential on the planet sport, Nusr-Et, known as "Salt Bae", the butcher of the stars, author of the steak covered in gold, was able to return to the field after the penalty shootout, and even take the trophy in the hands.
“Congratulations Argentina.
They were the best team,” he repeated on Instagram.
More amazing.
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"B*** head", Aguëro insults Camavinga
On the side of the Argentine sportsmen, we obviously celebrated the third star of the Albiceleste.
Very active on social networks throughout the competition, Juan Martin Del Potro repeatedly posted messages of thanks: “Congratulations Leooo!!!
(…) Thank you for this great joy that you give us!!!
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CONGRATULATIONS LEOOO!!!
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CONGRATULATIONS SELECCIÓN!!!
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GRACIAS POR ESTA GRAN ALEGRÍA QUE NOS DIERON!!!
THE FOTO THAT TODO EL MUNDO NECESITABA VER!!!
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— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) December 18, 2022
Another Argentine star is causing controversy this Monday morning, after having simply cracked during the final.
Sergio Aguëro was live on his social networks, a bottle of champagne in hand when the "Kün" insulted the Frenchman Eduardo Camavinga, who returned to the left-back position during the final.
“For Camavinga!
“, first launched the former Atlético de Madrid to the address of the player of… Real Madrid.
Before openly insulting the middle of the Blues, of "Caro de pinga" ("Head of bi **", in French).
It should have happened.