Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Argentina for winning the 2022 football World Cup – their third time.
“This will be remembered as one of the most thrilling Football matches! Congrats to Argentina on becoming #FIFAWorldCup Champions! They’ve played brilliantly through the tournament.
Millions of Indian fans of Argentina and Messi rejoice in the magnificent victory!” Modi tweeted, also tagging Argentina President Alberto Fernandez.
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He also congratulated France, the losing finalists, for their spirited performance, tagging French President Emmanuel Macron, who was at the match.
“Congratulations to France for a spirited performance at the #FIFAWorldCup! They also delighted Football fans with their skill and sportsmanship on the way to the finals. @EmmanuelMacron,” Modi said in a series of tweets.
Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a thrilling final on penalties, after both the teams were locked 3-3 after extra time.
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez thanked the national soccer team for winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
“Thanks to the players and the technical team. They are the example that we should not give up, that we have great people and a great future,” the President said on Twitter on Sunday.
In a second message, Fernandez wrote: “Always together, always united. We are world champions. There are no other words.”
This post was accompanied by a photograph in which star player Lionel Messi is seen lifting the World Cup in Qatar, surrounded by his teammates.
In the thrilling final against France, Argentina led 2-0 in the first half but conceded two goals in two minutes in the second half. Messi scored in the second half of the extra time, but Kylian Mbappe tied the score with a penalty kick later. Argentina finally beat France 4-2 in the penalty shootout.
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