Published 18:49 IST, December 19th 2022

Lionel Messi clicks photo of wife with World Cup trophy, fans admire 'family man' Messi

The 35-year-old posed for the camera with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, who was seen kissing the World Cup as Messi clicked her pictures.

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Lionel Messi on Sunday won his maiden World Cup with Argentina as his side defeated France in final in Qatar. After mind-boggling match, Messi celebrated World Cup win with his family, including his wife and three children. 35-year-old posed for camera with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, who was seen kissing World Cup as Messi ed her pictures. Messi also enjoyed a special moment with his mor Celia Maria Cuccittini. 

Messi's children Mateo, Ciro, and Thiago were also present on ground to celebrate Argentina's World Cup win with ir d. y also posed with World Cup trophy and Golden Ball award that Messi received for his impressive performance in tournament. Fans took to social media to shower praise on Messi for being a "family man" and celebrating World Cup win with his close ones. 

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Lionel Messi finally wins World Cup

After match, Messi took to social media to announce Argentina as "Champions of World" and he also thanked his family, who supported him throughout his journey. 

"So many times I dreamed it, so much I wanted it that I still don't fall, I can't believe it...... Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight toger and united we are able to achieve what we aim for. merit is of this group, which is above individuals, is strength of all fighting for same dream that was also one of all Argentinians... We did it!!! LET'S GO ARGENTINA DAMN!!!!! We're seeing each or very soon..." Messi wrote. 

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Messi at World Cup 2022

Messi h earlier announced that World Cup final would be his last match for Argentina but after winning trophy he changed his stance and said he wants to play a few more matches as world champions. Messi broke a few records in final of World Cup. Messi became  player with most appearances, most minutes, and most goal contributions in World Cup history. Messi is now fourth-highest goal-scorer in World Cup history with 13 goals to his name. He surpassed Brazil legend Pele in list. 

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18:49 IST, December 19th 2022