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Lionel Messi Iconic Moments Argentina Football World Cup

Lionel Messi is known as one of the best football players ever. He has won lots of prizes and awards for himself and his teams, but he wanted to win the World Cup with Argentina. After trying five times, he finally did it in 2022, leading his team to victory in Qatar. This blog post will look at some of his most famous moments in the World Cup, starting from his first time in 2006 up to his win in 2022.

Lionel Messi | 2006 Youngest Argentine to Score

Messi started playing in the World Cup in 2006 when he was just 18 years old. He was in a great team with famous players like Juan Roman Riquelme, Hernan Crespo, Carlos Tevez, and Javier Mascherano. He played as a substitute in the beginning and scored his first World Cup goal against Serbia and Montenegro, helping his team win 6-0. This made him the youngest Argentine to ever score in the World Cup, breaking a record set by Diego Maradona in 1982. He also helped Crespo score in the same game by giving him a pass. Argentina got to the quarter-finals but lost to Germany in a penalty shootout. Many people wondered what would’ve happened if Messi played in that match.

Lionel Messi | 2010 Close calls

In 2010, Messi came to the World Cup as the Ballon d’Or winner and a favorite to win the Golden Boot. Maradona, a famous footballer, was the coach of Argentina. Even though Messi played well and had many chances, he didn’t score any goals in the tournament. He did make four assists, the most by any player, and was named the best player in three out of five games. He hit the goalpost and made goalkeepers from the other teams save his shots. Argentina reached the quarter-finals again but lost 4-0 to Germany. People praised his skills but also said he should’ve scored more.

Lionel Messi | 2014 Heartbreak in Rio

In 2014, Messi went to Brazil with the hope of winning his first World Cup. He was the captain of Argentina and did some amazing things in the group stage. He scored an incredible winning goal against Iran, then two goals against Nigeria. He also scored a penalty against Switzerland in the round of 16. Argentina got to the semi-finals but tied with the Netherlands and won in a penalty shootout. In the final against Germany, Messi had a chance to score, but he missed, and Argentina lost. He was really sad and got the Golden Ball award for being the best player in the tournament, even though he wanted the trophy more.

Lionel Messi | 2018 Key Role Against Nigeria

After losing in three finals with Argentina, Messi almost quit international football. But he changed his mind and played in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Argentina had a hard time getting to the tournament, and they had a tough group with Iceland, Croatia, and Nigeria. Messi missed a penalty against Iceland, and Argentina lost to Croatia 3-0. They had to win against Nigeria to move forward, and Messi helped them by scoring a goal and giving an assist. In the round of 16, they played against France and lost 4-3. This was Messi’s last World Cup game, and he was sad as he left the field. He hugged Mbappe, who admired him a lot. People wondered if Messi would ever win the World Cup.

Lionel Messi | World Cup Victory 2022

Messi didn’t give up and played in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He led Argentina to win the Copa America in 2021 and then focused on the World Cup. He was in great form, scoring 10 goals and making six assists in seven games. He scored in almost every game, except for the semi-finals against Italy. He scored a hat-trick, two goals, and more in the tournament. In the final against France, he scored two goals, but the match ended in a draw. Argentina won the penalty shootout, and Messi finally got to lift the World Cup trophy. He was really happy and cried tears of joy. He was the best player and top scorer in the tournament again.

Lionel Messi is an amazing player who has achieved a lot. He has set many records and won many titles with his clubs and country. He has shown his talent and determination in every World Cup he played, from his first time as a young player to his win as an experienced one. He faced challenges and disappointments, but he never gave up on his dream. He inspired many fans and players around the world with his skills and love for the game. He is Lionel Messi: The World Cup Legend.