Lionel Messi: Friends forever? Star footballer’s video call to former Barcelona mate Luis Suarez after WC victory goes viral

Lionel Messi: The team won their third FIFA World Cup trophy and their first championship in 36 years, winning the hearts of Argentina’s supporters all around the world. This was Lionel Messi’s first taste of success at the FIFA World Cup; he had to wait a lengthy 16 years to finally win the prized trophy. After the victory, the Argentinians were in full celebration mode, and a football opponent from another South American superpower also joined in.

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Lionel Messi video calls former teammate

Legendary Uruguayan Luis Suarez, who was Lionel Messi’s teammate at Barcelona, also joined in the celebration as Lionel Messi video called him to display his trophy. The two formed one of the greatest front lines in club football history when playing together for FC Barcelona for six seasons. They also developed a strong friendship during that time, which has endured to the present.

The FIFA World Cup trophy is seen being displayed to Luis Suarez in a screenshot of their video conversation that he posted on his Instagram Story.

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Argentina’s iconic triumph at FIFA World Cup 2022

Speaking on the final, the match between Argentina and France was unforgettable. Right away, Argentina took control of the match. It was none other than Lionel Messi who scored a clutch penalty to put Argentina in ahead. A few minutes later, another seasoned player, Angel di Maria, extended the lead with a well-placed strike at the end of an excellent team move.

But thanks to Kylian Mbappe, the tables suddenly changed in the 80th minute. The French superstar opened the scoring from the penalty spot and added another goal to his tally 97 seconds later with a rocket volley into the top corner. Messi and Mbappe each netted a goal in the second period of extra time, and Argentina went on to win the match on penalties.

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