Pelé's unexpected message to Lionel Messi after the Qatar 2022 final against Mbappe
Lionel Messi received a special comment from the legend himself.
Argentina yesterday beat France in the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar and they became kings of the world until at least 2026. The final will be remembered as one of the best finals in the history of the sport, as there were six goals and also an incredible penalty shootout, with a masterful Dibu Martinez.
Among all those praised and congratulated, clearly the most praise goes to number 10, Lionel Andres Messi, who after trying many times, has finally been able to lift the only trophy he was missing, the World Cup. Now, Lionel Messi was congratulated by Pele on his Instagram account, and his message surprised.
More related news:
These were Pele's words on Instagram: ‘Today, football continues to tell its story, as always, in an enthralling way. Messi winning his first World Cup, as his trajectory deserved. My dear friend, Mbappé, scoring four goals in a final. What a gift it was to watch this spectacle to the future of our sport.’
What else did the legend say?
His Instagram post had messages for everyone, not just for Messi: 'And I couldn't fail to congratulate Morocco for the incredible campaign. It's great to see Africa shine. Congratulations Argentina! Certainly Diego is smiling now', he added at the last part of his surprising message.
