NFL World Hugs Lionel Messi as Blue Waves Seize Qatar Skies

The Week 15 match-ups in the NFL had a cheerful beginning as the FIFA World Cup finals wrapped up in a spectacular thriller. The blue waves seized the Qatar skies, with Argentina eventually lifting the world cup. NFL personalities like Myles Garrett and Lamar Jackson couldn’t hold their breath, vocalizing their support for Lionel Messi.

All eyes were on the Lusail Stadium, where the former World Champions France locked horns with Argentina. The game was more of a generational clash between the veteran Lionel Messi and young phenom Kylian Mbappé. Although France had their chances, Argentina secured the win through the penalty shootouts, scoring 4-2.

Meanwhile, the Bengals star Myles Garrett who was watching the game showered love for Messi and called him the ultimate GOAT. Adding more to this debate, Ravens passer Lamar Jackson joined the conversation.

Meanwhile, the NFL world erupted with GOAT debates and congratulated the new World Champions, Argentina.

Being one of the most popular sports in the world, soccer attracts a diverse fanbase. Even celebrities across sports fraternities love watching this game. And the NFL world was no exception.

Lionel Messi shows no intent to stop

Winning games can be euphoric, and especially for the champions, it is a hunger that keeps them on the field for a long. Nothing changed for Messi as well. Almost everyone thought the veteran was announcing his retirement from the national team, but the GOAT vowed to continue as a World Cup Champion.

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“I want to keep playing as World Cup champions with the Argentina shirt,” Messi said with extreme pride. “It’s crazy that it happened this way. I knew God was going to give it to me, I had a feeling it was going to be like this. Now I’m going to enjoy it. It was long-awaited, but here it is. Look how this cup is, it’s beautiful. We can’t wait to be in Argentina to see how crazy it’s going to be.” he added.

Indeed, it’s time for celebrations now. As he mentioned, the game would have wrapped up in the 90 minutes itself; however, the second-half breakthrough from Kylian Mbappé made all the difference. Even the extra-minute magic by Messi got squared off by a penalty. As a result, the game happened to enter the penalty shootouts.

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