Following Argentina’s historic World Cup final victory, Lionel Messi was embraced on the field by his ecstatic mother, Celia Maria Cuccittini. Wearing an Argentina shirt, she hurried towards Messi, her eyes glistening with tears of joy. In a heartwarming moment captured on camera, Messi, caught off guard, turned to see his mother for the first time since winning the elusive trophy that had long eluded him.
Scoring two goals during the intense match, Messi secured a crucial penalty as Argentina drew 3-3 with France in extra time before triumphing 4-2 in the dramatic penalty shootout. Despite a brilliant hat-trick by his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe, France ended up on the losing side.
Before lifting the trophy, Messi’s three sons – Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro – also joined him on the pitch. These boys are from Messi’s relationship with his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo, adding to the emotional celebration with their presence.
Celia, the mother of Lionel Messi, couldn’t contain her excitement as she rushed to the field to celebrate with her son after Argentina’s incredible win against France in the World Cup held in Qatar.
Before getting his hands on the trophy, Messi celebrated the victory with his immediate family by his side.
Celia (on the right) keeps a close eye on her son as he competes in the most unforgettable World Cup final yet. In a thrilling match, Argentina would go on to secure victory over France in a tense penalty shootout.
In a thrilling World Cup final, Argentina and France battled it out in a game filled with twists and turns. At two different points in the match, Argentina led, only for France to stage comebacks each time, eventually pushing the game to a penalty shootout. After a tense and emotional match, Messi and his team emerged victorious.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Messi scoring a crucial penalty in the first half to put Argentina ahead, followed by Angel di Maria adding to the lead with a spectacular passing play. As Argentina seemed to be on their way to victory, a penalty for Mbappe in the 80th minute reignited France’s hopes.
Mbappe quickly capitalized with a brilliant goal of his own, equalizing the score and sending the game into extra-time. Despite the shift in momentum, Messi seized another opportunity and scored again in the 108th minute, bringing Argentina close to claiming the title. However, France refused to back down and forced the game to penalties with another goal by Mbappe from a penalty kick.
In the end, it was a tense shootout that saw Messi and Mbappe both converting their penalties. France’s Kingsley Coman and Aurelian Tchouameni, unfortunately, missed their penalties, leading to Argentina’s 4-2 victory on penalties. A truly remarkable and unforgettable final that showcased the skill and determination of both teams.
Messi and his partner Antonella snap a photo together on the field following Argentina’s victory in the World Cup.
Messi’s loved ones rushed onto the field to join in the celebration right after the amazing win.
In a thrilling victory on penalties, Messi secured the elusive trophy that had previously been out of his reach.
For Messi and his family, winning this particular trophy was the missing piece in his already impressive career. Many now believe that this victory settles the ongoing debate about whether Messi is the greatest soccer player ever, surpassing legends like Pele, Diego Maradona, and his modern-day rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi first met his wife Antonella when they were both just five years old, as she is the cousin of one of his childhood friends in La Rosario, Argentina. Moving to Barcelona’s La Masia youth academy at the age of 13, Messi developed the skills that have brought him to the top of the sport. The couple tied the knot in 2017 in their hometown, located about 200 miles away from Buenos Aires.
After a thrilling match, Messi was surrounded by loved ones in the exciting post-game festivities.
The win marks a historic moment for Messi, who, at 35, has secured his first World Cup championship after a phenomenal career.
After lifting the trophy, Messi joyfully celebrates in front of Argentina’s ecstatic supporters.
The future plans for Messi and his family are still uncertain. There have been rumors about a potential move to the United States next summer, particularly with Inter Miami, owned by David Beckham, expressing a strong interest in signing him for Major League Soccer.
While his current contract with Paris Saint-Germain is set to end at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, there is an option for him to extend it for another year.
Despite being 35 years old, Messi is not considering retiring from international soccer following Sunday’s victory. With the demanding soccer schedule constantly expanding, he understands the need to take care of his body. Many thought he might retire on a high note with Argentina, having scored 98 goals in 172 games and winning the World Cup. However, he has made it clear that his goal is to win the World Cup with Argentina before retiring.
