Messi Recreates Maradona: Argentina vs France Final – Lionel Messi recreated Diego Maradona’s famous 1986 World Cup victory celebration as he achieved his lifetime dream. In what will go down in history as a legendary photograph, Messi was lifted above the rest of his teammates by Sergio Aguero while carrying the trophy high above his head. Argentina’s victory over France also put an end to a 36-year drought for the nation, which hadn’t won the FIFA World Cup since Diego Maradona’s heroics in 1986. Watch ARG vs FRA Highlights with InsideSport.IN
- Messi recreated the moments when Diego Maradona celebrated his World Cup victory 36 years ago
- Messi was held aloft amidst jubilant scenes in Qatar
- Messi also won the Golden Ball for best player
Messi Recreates Maradona: Watch as Sergio Aguero carries Lionel Messi on SHOULDER and creates iconic image of Maradona in 1986: Check OUT
Argentina’s populace can now worship a new football “god.” One of the most iconic pictures in football history shows Maradona celebrating while perched atop teammates’ shoulders at the Estadio Azteca. As a result, it was only natural that former teammate of Messi Sergio lifted him into the air to recreate the image. Messi and the former Argentina No. 10 have always been contrasted. One thing is certain, though: Messi and Maradona both merit their own pedestals. The comparisons and discussions about who was the greatest will undoubtedly continue.
JUST LIKE MARADONA IN 1986! THE MOST ICONIC VIDEO OF THE CENTURY!#FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/5w5f9ziFZD
— ۟ (@UCLMessi) December 18, 2022
When Messi at last had the opportunity to hold the prestigious trophy, he did so with obvious love in his eyes. Maradona also steered Argentina to their historic victory in 1986. He scored the famous “Hand of God” and “Goal of the Century” in that same tournament’s quarterfinal matchup versus England. In that tournament, the former Napoli player scored five goals. He was handed the Golden Ball award that year as he was head and shoulders above the competition throughout.
As Messi celebrated the biggest victory of his football career by kissing the World Cup trophy and raising it with his teammates, millions of fans across the world were glued to the television. He will now take in the homecoming festivities and continue representing Argentina on the field after adding the third World Cup star to the team’s jersey. The Paris Saint-Germain great, who declared before the World Cup in Qatar that it would be his last, also won the Golden Ball for best player.
Messi Recreates Maradona: Watch as Sergio Aguero carries Lionel Messi on SHOULDER and creates iconic image of Maradona in 1986: Check OUT
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