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Messi was leading from the front and it wasn't just his goals that won the trophy for the Albiceleste, it was his vision, the timing of the passes, the way he dictated the play and his overall leadership that really shone through.
For an event that is the most watched in the world, a Worldcup final, between 2 powerhouse and favourites. One trying to retain their title, against one who have been trying and have been close the past few world cups. A battle between 2 generational talent, one is arguably to ever played the sport, against one who could surpass his predecessor. A last dance for Messi. Supposedly a comfortable 2-0, and then Mbappe suddenly comes up with 2-2. At ET, you’d think Argentina would win it, then equalized again. Craziest sporting event in history IMO.
@@gabrielvillegas5508 It was france lol. Many Coaches, legends say that france is the strongest at this Glorious WC. Why? Because they can see it, they can see the game more than anyone. And Guess what, france beat the curse and go to the Final of the GREATEST WORLD CUP SHOW EVER.
@@surajmahale2505 nah bro it didn't had that goosebumps and historic moments like 2022 worldcup had. The whole world was having heartattacks in every 5 minutes 😅 whereas nz vs eng was a oneday match it was tense but not as tense as fifa worldcup final except it. It's the truth
Excuse me, not in any sport please go and see ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final England Vs New Zealand Godly heavens and correct the title please. For me just once check it out.
@@minhnhat5116 dude they told the best final in any sport's history and let me tell you the 2019 WC was by far and loads better than this final if you agree or not. We aren't talking about the popularity of the game but the interest and excitement of the final.
Di Maria is so under-rated. Has always performed in the biggest of stages. Whether in UCL, or Copa, or World Cup. You wonder if he wasn't injured in '14, Argentina probably would have 4 World Cups. It's sad no one is talking about him in the same breath as Messi and Mbappe.
@@colinedelman6392 why you say that. Game went to extratime... di Maria was after messi the second best player of Argentina... trust me game would have been quite different with him on the field. Imposible to know who wins but for sure a different result
@@ZelenikTchingy Agreed; I remember that final, there was no good reason Argentina shouldn't have won. On top of Higuain and Palacio's legendary fuckups, IIRC, the Argentine team was also getting over a flu or something. Something like half of them, including Messi, were playing at below 100%. It was heartbreaking.
Angel Di Maria and Emiliano Martinez were the key players in the final that give Argentina the impetus and class to get the job done. They both came to the party and provided the team completeness and ultimate greatness.
@@croulantroulant3082 The class is exhibited in crisis and he's come up with goods every time in this world cup. He also anticipated almost all the moves of KM in the final as well and was at least able to deflect them.
@@atomsk1972 It was a whole team effort really but I was just highlighting people who made the key difference in the game. Had Di Maria been fully fit and not been sub'd, Arg would have won 2-0 easily I bet.
@@fastian7956 oh he's good as a goalie, no doubt. Excellent WC. I just can't use the word "class" after seeing him put the golden glove trophy on his crotch....
5:49 Ian Darke: _"If you did not enjoy that game, you are definitely _*_never ever_*_ gonna like the game (football)..."_ If you needed a sentence to describe yesterday's World Cup final, this is it. If you are new to football and didn't enjoy THAT World Cup final, this sport isn't for you.
as a fan of argentina that game was ridiculously stressful from around the 80th minute on - i can honestly say it was not an enjoyable experience until it was all said and done haha
Exactly!!! So true!!! And, that Di Maria goal, the 2nd goal by Argentina, had me jumping up and down!!!! Messi and the other players were all awesome!!!! They truly deserved the World Cup!!!
The best football match ever, to win the biggest trophy in football, for the greatest player of all time. If this was a Hollywood movie script, they'd reject it for being over dramatic. 🤩🤩🤩
The best football match ever, to win the biggest trophy in football, for the greatest player of all time. If this was a Hollywood movie script, they'd reject it for being over dramatic. 🤩🤩🤩
Rooting for Argentina, but looking back at the highlights, it’s lowkey frightening how France had that open look at the end of extra time and other looks that could’ve potentially ruined the last dance for Messi.
Highlights dont tell the whole story.. argentina dominated the first 20 minutes and then the whole extra time.. france got lucky with the penalties smh but oh well atleast argentina won
I know I popped a vein or two in my body, when Martinez blocked that French attack with 2 minutes of extra time left! Then Argentina almost score from that block!! My goodness!! let me just say, I know now I have a very strong heart!! I was watching football with people who didn't know Messi (that's my wife and daughter), but they were glued to the telly. When Mbappe scored that volley for the equalizer, the whole family went mad!! This truly was the best football match I ever watched! That match destroyed a lot football leagues around the World, why would you watch a mediocre match after you just watched that final??
When you're a kid, and you play with the ball, in your head you're playing in a World Cup Final, that match brought a lot of new kids to kick the ball.....
My heart still racing. That match was something else. With some many instances, one of them that stood out for me when Messi took a shot outside the box stoppage time 96th minute. Had that scored, the Internet would officially be broken
Yes just needed that trade mark Messi bend on the ball. Either side of Lloris it was in. Would have been street riots and old skool bar stool brawls 🤣🤣
the final like everything else in this generation looked forced... i dont know why but it looked like more and more of a matrix.. with a known outcome... and tv drama to go with it it just did not look natural.. france not showing up for 70 min then suddenly showing up and score 2 goals not 1 lol just like holland before... championas do not give up goals that easy......
I loved that game, but I'm french, and the more the days are passing, the more devastated I feel. Argentina derseved that world cup, but what a game. what a drama. Everybody hated us during that tournament, the entire world was with argentina. well, I guess everybody is happy of our sadness now. we will come back against everybody again.
I don't think everybody hates you. We, people who love football here in Argentina definitely don't do that. In fact, we think that France has the strongest squad in the world. It was a great match. Mbappé can break every record in World Cups. He's a beast. That's why we were so happy to won this World Cup, because We beat the best. And I'm definitely not happy because your sadness but because our victory. Greetings from Argentina.
Quick cheeky comment: Argentina vs France&Africa was it right? No racism intended, just remarking Argentina dominated a whole continent plus a country “national” team.
@@Andres-xc7de okay I try to follow you, this mean that France had to fight again your country, and all Europe, because that’s where your ascendant came from, right? So, was it unfair? I did not see any native ameridians in your squad.
@@izizovitch got your point, and is fair to a degree. We all come from someone else. The point is, how many in French national team feel French. Come on, you know.
Moving away from sports, and actually putting the slaves of France, English and Americans, up above the idiotic European and illiterate American, come on, using the descendants of your past slaves in the national team? And you, past slaves playing for your ruler?? Just saying.
I was teaching Esl evening class somewhere in Africa. Game stated 6 pm and I had from 6 pm to 7 pm. My class started 7 pm, my students and i decided to watch tha final and they were surprised how excited I was for the first 75 mins, then everything had changed. We started feeling anxious and were in stitches. For me, this was the best football game.
It's amazing to read how people from every corner of the world on any circumstance (at work, at a mall, at school, at home) were watching this match, from Asia, Africa, South America, Europe... most of them cheering for Argentina and/or for Messi. Thank you all for your support!
Messi winning the World Cup is like finally finishing a video game that’s taking you years to beat by defeating one of the most intense final bosses… any competition Messi is in from now on is like DLC lol
That cleat save Argentina’s Martinez had in extra time was perfect goalkeeper form. That glove save Liverpool’s Dudek had in extra time was a pure reflex save. Both were absolutely wonderful.
It's all about Argentina and Messi and that's deserved but don't forget Mbappe, coz not only did he score a Stunning Goal he converted 3 out of 3 penalties including his shootout penalty against one of the Best Keepers under the most intense pressure. Even Lewandowski, Kane and Messi himself have missed penalties in this tournament under pressure.
Mbappe sprung to life after getting the penalty. If Otamendi is just a little hit smarter with that 1v1, we would be talking about a complete domination of a performance by Argentina.
The same thing we were saying about Messi in 2014 and 2018 world Cup, messi carries his team , well , you were ignoring us , let it be the opposite this time lol
I was nervous the entire match even though Argentina had a 2 goal lead up until the 80th minute, then the sky blue & white's defense made mistakes which let France tie the game 2-2. Messi gets the third goal then Mbappe scores a pen to make it 3-3. Argentina kept their composer together and got the victory with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory. No doubt that this is the best World Cup final ever, with the GOAT lifting up the trophy in the end.
People talk about France wasn’t there but it’s just that Argentina tactics was spot on. Scaloni knew exactly what needed to be done until he made the sub for Di Maria and he made sure all the XI knew what needed to be done the defense was perfect until the obvious errors and the midfield was brilliant as I expected closing down players & rushing them off the ball so they didn’t have time to think & make key passes and that’s what won them the game within that 75min masterclass. Having Di Maria start on the left kept kounde from going forward knowing Mbappe wouldn’t come back to support and De Paul helped Molina to keep out Mbappe while cutting out griezman passes & helped turnover possession. He was brilliant. I don’t even have to highlight Messi because we all saw his brilliance and determination in the entire World Cup but in this match he was everything. He was the one in his own penalty area heading the ball out for a corner, he was the one who tracked back & won the ball in his own half, he was pressing and even fouled players in the process. He was involved in every key moment of this match and he has silenced anyone who said he’s not good at penalties and couldn’t handle the pressure in big moments because the way he took his penalties against lloris was brilliant and even the one against Netherlands and especially Croatia was excellent.
scaloni has exposed how to stop mbappe, u just need to keep the ball on the opposite side of the pitch with good possession and a good left winger that way opposite team will find it hard to counter attack the ball to mbappe making his pace useless in any game , if they ddnt sub Di Maria it would have ended at 90 mins
Best Final Ever, I Wanted France To Win But I'm Happy For Argentina & Messi Well Aware Of The Political & Economic Problems Argentina Going Through Right Now Hopefully This Will Be A Turning Point For Argentina! What A Great Show it Was.
Excuse me, not in any sport please go and see ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final England Vs New Zealand Godly heavens and correct the title please. For me just once check it out.
@@thenorthman515 Excuse me, not in any sport please go and see ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final England Vs New Zealand Godly heavens and correct the title please. For me just once check it out.
This of course has to rank way up there as one of the greatest games ever played, if not the best. These teams were two Titans of massive proportions, the way they battled one another up until the last penalty kick. It must have been very nerve wrecking for both of them to try to win for their countries. It was so much fun to watch this type of "high-powered" soccer. I'm glad Argentina won, as I supported them all the way through. Glad to see Lionel Messi finally get to kiss the World Cup trophy.🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🏆🏆🏆
It was a great ending for sure and probably the greatest if not the second greatest ending. The first 78 minutes was just one sided and not that great though. After that the game changed and opened up immensely.
So happy for Messi . Guy deserves it so much . Even though I am not a fan of Ronaldo as a person I still think he deserves a World Cup for the player he has been . 2 geniuses of football ❤️
Football doesn’t have happy endings like this. That’s why the whole world is rejoicing around messi. A icon we will talk about When we’re older the same way they do about maradona. A brilliant last dance to cap off his genius. Brilliant advert for the game this final. Now we’re waiting for womens football to say why they’re better
I like Qatar never giving into woke ideology. Women football cannot compete with this drama. There are hardly less than 10 teams worthy of world class performance.
Womens football is one sided because actual women play against women transitioning or transitioned into men.that’s why USA always wins.90% on testosterone,😅😅😅
Imagine Cristiano Ronaldo absolutely shattered, sitting on his bench at home watching the greatest football player of all time working his magic and winning the World Cup on Live TV.😭😭😭
Ronaldo was actually rooting for Argentina. His wife is argentinian and one of his kids is a great Argentina and Messi fan. And to add more fun to that, Messi also said in an interview for Argentina media that one of his kids plays Madrid against him everytime because, according to him, "Madrid has Ronaldo, and Ronaldo beats you". Hilarious. Stop heating on Messi and Ronaldo, they are the greatest athletes of all times period. And yeah, I'm argentinian, and a Messi fan, but "like Messi" is a description that fits only one man in history, and that's Ronaldo. The debate is over, but if it wasn't for Cristiano, we wouldn't have had a debate at all, and Messi would have been the greatest athlete ever since long ago. We only had a debate because of Ronaldo, no other player sits close to Messi.
@@gastonlanteri1147 ronaldo sits close to messi only in terms of stats but talent he is nowhere near him infact there are others like maradona ,ronaldinho ,neymar in terms of talent
Yeah that was to me the greatest game I have ever seen. It's felt like a movie made by Quentin Tarantino and the music in it made by Hans Zimmer. France fought to their death. Mbappe elevated himself to a legend status. Emiliano Martinez was a wall and Messi..... there is no new words to describe him. GOAT? God? Alien? He's all of those. I'm still riding the high of that game. It was mental.
*I cried.......* *No it wasn't the tears of joy not it was of sorrow......* *It just came to express the greatness of this little man* *MESSI* *Man if I get a chance to meet you in my life......* *I won't shake hands nor will I hug you because I will definitely be on my knees bowing the greatness of once in a lifetime.........*
I agree that this is the best WC final ever, no previous final as best as this. This final match was as hard as Argentina vs Netherland. Scaloni substituted de Paul....after Argentina scored 2 goals. France should have been lost by 2 goals however same mistake was scaloni, who withdrew di Maria & de Paul & the aftermath of this substitution cleared a 2 goals frm mbappe. Should scaloni had not pulled out de Paul & di maria Argentina would have been easily defeating france and argentina would not have to have penalty shoot out. Remarkably the argentinian substitutions squad also as best as lined up players. It was great to have Emi Martinez being an expirienced goal keeper for facing penalty shoot out. Once more Bravo Argentina....concratulation....I can see argentina will have a 3 stars in their jersey in next WC matches.
Excuse me, not in any sport please go and see ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final England Vs New Zealand Godly heavens and correct the title please. For me just once check it out.
Di Maria had to be taken out because he had some physical issues he was recovering from, as a matter of fact, he shouldn't have been there, it was a surprise move on Scaloni's part. It was also surprising, given his lack of fitness that particular day, that he managed to play and in the way he did. That's partly why he left the field smiling 🙂
Excuse me, not in any sport please go and see ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final England Vs New Zealand Godly heavens and correct the title please. For me just once check it out.
Iam not a basketball fan is so boring and anoying that they need to get a time out to resolve a difficult situation soccer is instant and speed smartness to get ahead thatvwhy the soccerbis the king.
World Cup Final: 75 minutes that killed the game in Lusail. Champions League Final: Six minutes that shocked the world in Istanbul. Also, this Champions League Final was held in Istanbul. I hope it might be the same as 2005. Liverpool vs Milan.
It has to be the best final - it had everything like drama, last minute goals, penalties, scuffles, incredible passing and dribbles etc. The scoreline makes a very good story as well
I think that what was very surprising about this team were the young players at a very high level and this will give it a good future projection, greetings from Argentina
I can honestly say I had to have a few drinks before the game started and when the game came to the end I didn't know what could happen for each team in extra time. It was insane intensity.
Honestly a solid analysis for the 2022 Final this video is. Macalister surprised me greatly during this match. In particular, his involvement in the second argentinan "team goal."
This was likely the greatest futbol match I have ever seen. The match featured two of the very best strikers, with one being on the cusp of futbol immortality, and the other also considered one of the very best in the world, trying to lead the defending champion back to glory. Both sides played at their peak, peak performance and were trading punches like two heavyweight champion boxers, it was definitely a clash best of the very best... and if we are talking all sports, then I would probably even take it over most any other final from any other sport with one exception - that would be the 2016 NBA Finals when Cleveland Cavaliers came back from 1-3 games in a 7 game series to upset the Golden State Warriors, whom had just set the best regular season record in NBA history, going 73-9, and had the first ever unanimous league MVP winner.
You Have to be kidding me, That final was made legendary also because France and Mbappe come backS. And we to have to wait 11 minutes to hear mentioning the name of MBAPPE… man is 24 and 12 goals in World Cup won one, hat trick and that… That is ridiculous Madness. And it is the guy that is on the cam that mention MBAPPE, not the ESPN employee who straight go back to speak about macAlister and then di María. None of them has spoken about Mbappe. Who second goal is one of the must insane goal we ever witness in football history considering the context.. ESPN journalistes soo disappointing . Pitiful. Shameful what a disgrace.
@@Gistme2023 it was a mere coincidence , you want to know what was the best moment , argentina second goal by di maria and messi clutch non penalty goal in extra time is what made it legendary
The best final was my ex wife vs my gf who does dishes faster in 2023....nothing can match that rivalry Vamos Argentina Carajo....a wc is a wc little sheeples
yes, they were both winners, if you gotta take the game all the way to penalties in a match where both teams found a way to exploit each others' weaknesses and create excitement and entertainment for all then both teams are really first place, the penalties just give it to one team or the other. I'm France all the way but I'm happy for the talent and phenom that is Messi and Argentina and I'm excited to see my blues continue on in world football! In my 30 years this was the best World Cup I've seen so far !
yes it was one of the greatest final in the history, but you should not forget the 2019 CWC final,eng vs nz match tied , super over tied , eng won because they hot 9 more boundaries, speechless
There have been finals just as crazy in Sports if not more. Here's a few from cricket which come to mind, India vs Pakistan 2007 T20 World Cup Final. England vs New Zealand 2019 ODI World Cup Final.
@@ERENYEAGER-bt6ie football Is The most popular AND View sport in all The world. Now...what Is cricket? And how it Is related with ODi of Garfield The CAT?
My heart stopped beating at the 80 minute mark. The atmosphere went from pure joy to absolute silence and dread in a matter of 2 minutes. Then the 3rd goal, we didnt know if we could cheer or not, until it was confirmed. It was suffering and joy all around. As a country, we've never experienced this kind of collective happiness ever, tomorrow when our boys come home it's gonna be a party
As a French man i haven t been able to sleep since then cause this comeback would have made history as well as winning back to back which hasn’t t been done in 60 years. With the whole world against us.
For me, as a cricket fan, the Cricket World Cup final in 2019 is the greatest final that I have ever watched. Keeping it to football, the 2005 UCL final was also up there with the World Cup final 2022.
Nobody cares about cricket outside South Asia the final which you are talking about was on july 2019 in London on the same day there was wimbeldon final in London and the viewership of wimbeldon final was more than cricket final in England and the funny thing was no English player was in wimbeldon final 😂 this is the level of cricket outside South Asia 😂
Messi With the worldcup is just a cherry on the top..🍒 Many misjudge him in past and said this guy is a flop.👎. he got his self backup with many failures around the block.👌 A worthy inspiration that you never ever have 2 give up..💪 Even before the wc he's one of the greats.🥇He still manage to win everything with average teammates.👪👪 Evn at 35 at the highest level my goat dominates.💀The magic he does on the pitch no one replicates.🙏 no one imitates ,his will is beyond reach.🌠 The perfect footballer that has the skill of an artist..✨✨ nothing is left 2 prove he's in the leaque of his own..🌟 He's hungry like a dog and still lookin for a bone.🏆🏆 Writing his own story no one is sharing the king's throne.👑👑 We cant deny the magical moments what our messi has shown.🎆🎇🇦🇷🇦🇷🐐🐐1️⃣0️⃣🐐🐐
@@fightingforce8498 in the history of world cup editions since it's inception in 1930 no team was given 5 penalties to lift them up. The crucial penalties against Croatia Holland and France helped Argentina take the cup. Blatant partiality. FIFA drafted the script and well executed. FIFA is interested in money making through idol building. Less love for football. Football is passionately loved by the clubs. They create players and FIFA exploits them.
It was an 11 man effort. Messi was important playmaker, but it took support from Fernandez, Alvarez, Macalister, and Emi as well. Team effort. Best ever.
todos sabemos que sin el esta final no hubiera sido mas que un monologo, fue el gran antagonista de esta Historia y creo que esta derrota puede hacer que A)suba su nivel aun mas y explote su potencial... o B)que decaiga. Personalmente prefiero la A, saludos.
I think its the best WC final ever but not the best final ever...the hyperbole of things in the present, clouding memories of great moments in the past.
It's not hyperbole. This is the most prized possession in football and every single mistake had huge consequences. That's why it's the best final. The pressure of the moment was unbelievable.
@@yogi2983 so by that logic every WC final surpasses everything else....don't get me wrong, it was a very good final....right up there....but not the best ever. For example the 86 final between Arg v Ger went on a similar route....but with the passage of time, unless u r argentine, nobody remembers....which illustrates my point
It was probably messi last world cup to close the goat debate, a whole country with passion to the game dreaming winning it. Also is the most popular sport in the world
For me , Di Maria was the man of the match. Sure Messi is central but if Di Maria had not played Arg wouldn't have won this. I also think had Di Maria played in the 2014 final, Arg would've beaten Germany
Ok, Stop being pigheaded. It was a one-sided final till minute 80, sparked into life but had half the goals in the form of penalties. Wimbledon finals (Rafa/federer and Djokovic/Federer) and the 2019 Cricket World Cup finals were some of the best games ever to be played in their respective sports, quality-wise. Certainly have been the best football final though.. and what a silver-lining with Messi, football owed him one.
Argentina game never surprise me I know they are the best when they play Italy with South America Champions and Europe champions when they beat Italy 3 0 I just know if they put their head together they will do a great thing in this world cup they deliver
@@deathfromabove4605 if you were alive or old enough to watch that 2005 ucl final you'd understand. Liverpool come back from 3 goals down to equalise & go on to win via penalty shoot out
Oh and thanks for allowing my comment. When I called the final group stages with ermany beating costa rica and Spain rolling over in the second half to allow Japan through to the knockout outs exactly as it transpired tge day before the matches you kept taking my post down :) 😀
Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic have had some epics lasting five hours because a clock couldn't end it. Wimbledon 2008, Australian Open 2012, ATP Finals 2012, Wimbledon 2017, Wimbledon 2019. Giants-Patriots 2008. Steelers-Cardinals 2009. Warriors-Cavs 2016, Heat-Spurs 2013, which both broke my heart, but were amazing endings. So many classics and this world cup may top them all.
It was a very good final. Much better than most of the recent world cup finals. I've seen every final since 1982 and this was second best to the 1986. The reason why I have it second is that for 80 minutes there was nothing from France. Even extra time was pretty much all Argentina except for the final 3 or 4 minutes when France scored and Kolo Muani had the one on one chance v Martinez. There wasn't enough back and forth really as Argentina probably controlled the whole match apart from minute 80 to 90 and 116 to 120. France basically played hard and had chances etc for 14 minutes out of the 120. The Argentina Germany 1986 games was tense and had more back and forth to it, along with 5 goals and several other good chances. But definetly this final was unforgettable, especially after the finals we have endured in recent years like 2010 and 2014 which were terrible.
2022 WC was meant for Argentina and Messi. No Higuain or No Higuain's ghost (L. Martinez), or No France could stop them !!! Saudi is the only game where Argentina started with Lautaro (Also Saudi was fouling like crazy). I don't dislike him like Higuain but he has lot to improve as a finisher. D Paul, Macallister, Di Maria, Alvarez, Peredez all did amazing job. Emil Martinez is the player of the match as far as I am concerned. Brilliant keeping. Also thanks so much to Scaloni
