Messi clicks his wife’s photo as she lifts the World Cup trophy©AFP
Lionel Messi brought immense joy to millions around the world after leading Argentina to their third World Cup title on Sunday. Argentina’s global following is a legacy of the legendary Diego Maradona, who played the albiceleste and football in its own right, popular in different corners of the world with its magical skills on the football field. Messi received all that from the master and on Sunday he fulfilled his own dream and that of the legion of fans who have been following Argentina and its journey for years.
The festivities following the victory over France in Doha were huge, but even in the midst of it all, Messi found time to celebrate his success with his family.
Messi was joined on the ground by his wife and childhood sweetheart Antonela Roccuzzo and their three sons and the Messi family made a happy and contented picture.
One of the most romantic moments was when Messi clicked a picture with his phone while Antonella held the World Cup trophy in her hands.
Image: Leo Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo lifting the World Cup trophy. pic.twitter.com/vEgTkGji1v
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Messi and his teammates celebrated in an open bus parade in Qatar, then reached a hero’s reception in Buenos Aires, where they then took part in an open bus parade again
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