Argentina won their first World Cup title after a 36-year hiatus at the end of a fairytale final in which they beat France on penalties (3-3, 4-2).

Lionel Messi and Argentina players at CM 2022 QatarPhoto: Ayman Aref/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

Immediately after the match, there were reactions to the triumph of the Cougars, but especially to Lionel Messi, who was recognized as the best player of this final tournament.

Lionel Scaloni delighted with Messi’s influence in the dressing room: “We have the number 10 shirt ready for the next World Cup”

After the enchanting final against France, Lionel Messi made it clear that he is not going to end his career with the national team of Argentina, and coach Scaloni was delighted with the captain’s decision.

“I think we should have the number 10 shirt ready for the next World Cup if he wants to play.” – said Lionel Scaloni at the press conference at the end of the game.

In addition, Scaloni also elaborated on the moment when he and Messi realized that the pressure at the World Cup in Qatar would be immense.

“After we beat Brazil, I spoke to Messi and told him that we have an important task ahead of us, that the people of our country are starting to believe, to hope, and the pressure is increasing.

He told me that “we have to go on, nothing else matters” and it gave me a tremendous emotional boost. I realized that we are on the verge of achieving something big.” – said Lionel Scaloni.

At the end, the coach of “Puma” also spoke a little about Diego Maradona.

“I just now realize that Maradona is no longer with us and it makes me think how happy and proud he is to be where he is.

If he was here, he would be the first fan on the pitch to celebrate with us. He hopes he liked what we achieved.” – concluded Scaloni.

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