In a sport that produces superstars every year, what does it take to become one of the greatest for posterity? The answer can be very simple but also quite complex. In this day and age, when every move and tackle, every completed pass and every goal scored reaches millions of football fans within seconds, it can certainly become popular in the world’s most popular sport. Football is the passion of millions around the globe and the players are loved and loathed for their performances in club football every week. However, it was their performances for the national team, especially at the FIFA World Cup, that earned them a ticket to the Hall of Fame.
Over the years there have been a number of stars who have created greatness on the pitch, from Alfredo de Stefano to Johan Cryuff, Ferenc Puskas to Lev Yashin, Zico to Michel Platini, there are so many names one could go by. told. But when it comes to the list of the greatest of them all, they are all dwarfed by two names, Brazil. Pellet and Argentina Diego Maradona. This is because in addition to exemplary skills and achievements that both can be proud of, leading their respective countries to World Cup championships ensures that their names are written in the annals of history. football in golden letters.
On December 18, 2022, another name joined that rare and elite list. Lionel Messi. It’s not his slick dribbling skills, his numerous goals at club and international level, that aren’t enough to make him a legend, but a World Cup win is the mark he’s made. he needed to become an all-time great player.
Messi and his great rival cristiano ronaldo has enthralled football lovers for almost two decades now and whenever the ‘GOAT’ debate is brought up to either, the only controversy is the lack of a global trophy.
ronaldo led Portugal to Euro 2016, while Messi led Argentina to the Copa America 2021, but those are continental titles.
What was needed in Qatar for these two great players, who would probably never be seen on the World Cup stage again, was to win the big trophy and, in the end, an inspired Argentina team that did. give Messi an advantage.
The magician himself took the lead, scoring seven goals in the tournament, including two in the final against defending champions France.
He broke many records on his way to the trophy that Argentina have been craving for 36 years since the great El Diego did it for them. Finally imitating his idol, Messi is now truly Argentina’s “Messi-ah”.
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