People who watched yesterday’s FIFA World Cup final match between Argentina and France would vouch that it was one of the most exciting matches that ever happened.
From the match appearing one-sided in the first half to France rising from the ashes in the second half, the nerve-wracking match kept everyone on the edge of their seats. And finally, ace footballer Lionel Messi, representing Argentina, lifted the cup for the first time in his entire career.
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It was a moment! A moment that die-hard Messi fans were praying for years as this could be his last world cup match. Hence, celebrations toh banta hai bas!
And even though India never made it to the championship, overjoyed Indians took to the streets to celebrate Argentina’s win as they own the cup for the third time.
Take a look at some of the visuals floating around on the internet:
Congratulations #Argentina , congratulations #Messi𓃵 .
Celebrations begin in #Kolkata pic.twitter.com/8CaFqIwnUZ
— Tamal Saha (@Tamal0401) December 18, 2022
Football and Kolkata are like Jalebi and Rabdi.
And the second one comes too soon. And #Kolkata sends some more love to #Argentina #Messi𓃵
And celebrations begin in this blue & white city
And celebrations to continue the whole night long.
Crazy scenes here. We are nothing short of the stadium energy. pic.twitter.com/0MAnH51D7C— Tamal Saha (@Tamal0401) December 18, 2022
Another one is from Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Celebration at Jadavpur University campus, Kolkata ,India#FIFAWorldCupFinal #Argentina pic.twitter.com/qtzDUvoouS
— Asif Sardar (@Asif_045) December 18, 2022
People at the Argentina embassy in Delhi went crazy.
Crazy happy celebrations at #Argentina embassy in Delhi already. @htcity #FIFAWorldCup #Messi𓃵 pic.twitter.com/UWKbmzoZ4M
— Sonal Kalra 🇮🇳 (@sonalkalra) December 18, 2022
Dindigul city Tamil Nadu organized an open screening.
Celebration of #Argentina win at open screen from Dindigul city Tamilnadu India #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/eSKprTAnBw
— Kumaran Karuppiah (@2kkumaran) December 19, 2022
Kerala celebrated with fireworks.
Argentina victory celebration is on in Kochi, Kerala. #Argentina #WorldCupFinal #VamosArgentina #Kerala pic.twitter.com/V5InktuIMs
— Ajay Kanth (@ajaykanth7) December 18, 2022
Argentina fans celebrating victory against France FIFA World Cup in Kochi on Sunday.@NewIndianXpress @xpresskerala @shibasahu2012 @sooraj_TNIE @PaulCithara @pendown @MSKiranPrakash #Argentina #WorldCup #mbape #Messi𓃵 pic.twitter.com/EIH5dNUvSB
— A Sanesh (@sanesh_TNIE) December 18, 2022
Indians who were mid-air while this historical moment was being scripted also rejoiced.
Midair celebration! 🏆 #FIFA #FIFAWorldCupFinal #Argentina #whatagame #ArgentinaVsFrance #indigo #Kolkata to #Delhi pic.twitter.com/tfZlRdX84e
— Anju Singh(DD) 🦋 (@anjusinghdd) December 18, 2022
The streets of Kolkata were buzzing with Argentina supporters.
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Not just India, but even Bangladesh celebrated Argentina and Messi’s euphoric win.
Argentina's World Cup win celebration in Bangladesh 🇧🇩 at midnight pic.twitter.com/ZjYYNT9vD2
— ARG Soccer News ™ 🇦🇷⚽🚨 (@ARG_soccernews) December 19, 2022
#Argentina celebration in #Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/UgZuFd1SQl
— Walid Ashik (@walidashik) December 18, 2022
Argentina winning moment celebration in Bangladesh.
Argentina, Messi#FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/v1xfxtaT2Z— Friyad (@friyaddev) December 18, 2022
This was a win worthy of all the celebrations. Congratulations Argentina. You played well, France!