FIFA World Cup: The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani placed a black and gold robe on Argentina skipper Lionel Messi during the FIFA trophy presentation. The World Cup trophy presentation moment has been the most trending topic with social media users expressing the pride and joy they felt seeing the moment.
Emir thanked all teams after successful season
The Emir, Sheikh Tamim, wrote on Twitter: “I congratulate the Argentine national team for winning the Qatar World Cup 2022, and the French national team… and I thank all the teams for their wonderful play, and the fans who enthusiastically encouraged them.
“In conclusion, we have fulfilled our promise to organise an exceptional championship from the Arab countries, which provided an opportunity for the peoples of the world to learn about the richness of our culture and the originality of our values.”
Messi allowed the Emir to place the robe around his shoulders before taking the trophy from FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Many raised objection on Messi wearing robe
But many on social media have raised objection for Messi covering his name and jersey number. During a live coverage BBC presenter Lineker stated that the decision had spoiled what should have been a “magic moment”.
The former England striker said: “This is a magic moment. It seems a shame in a way that they’ve covered up Messi in his Argentina shirt.”
Ex-Argentina defender Zabaleta agreed, saying on BBC One: “Just why? No reason to do that.”
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