Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate after winning the World Cup REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
It was a golden night in Lusail on Sunday as Lionel Messi's double clinched the World Cup for Argentina despite French Kylian Mbappe's hattrick. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties.
It was a match of both halves as Argentina dominated the first half scoring two past the defending champion with France
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Seyi John Salau
Seyi John Salau is a BusinessDay Correspondent with interest in development journalism, which tells stories that connect the people, brands, and the government. SeyiJohn is also a media professional with BSc, Mass Communition (ACU); Masters of School Media (MSM, Ibadan) & MSc, Mass Communication (Caleb).
