Argentina won the 2022 World Cup after a fairytale final against France, which Lionel Scaloni’s men won on penalties. Rafael Nadal told in an interview how he liked the game at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.

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The triumph of Lionel Messi and the tears shed by Rafael Nadal

The Spaniard Rafael Nadal is very close to the football field, he is always present at important matches of Real Madrid.

The Iberian also watched the World Cup in Qatar and was anxious for the final, which was eventually awarded to Argentina, after a crazy match that was decided on penalties in front of France (3-3, 4-2 dld).

Despite the fact that he is a supporter of Cristiano Ronaldo, the ATP grand player did not remain indifferent to the grand final of the 2022 World Cup and shed tears of emotion at the success of Lionel Messi.

“When Messi scored the third goal for Argentina, I was moved to tears. It was because of the emotions I felt when I saw someone as big as him win a competition that he lacked and where he suffered a lot.” Rafa told ESPN.

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