Legendary forward Lionel Messi being carried by compatriot Sergio Aguero during Argentina's Qatar World Cup 2022 victory celebration at Lusail Stadium wins hearts of football fans worldwide.
Argentina are world champions!
In a fairytale ending for legendary forward Lionel Messi, the South American giants beat France on penalties 4-2 to claim their third World Cup title after arguably the greatest final ever at Doha's Lusail Stadium on Sunday.
The grand finale had all the ingredients for a high-octane clash. What started with Messi's penalty and Angel di Maria's stunner ended with another goal from the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner and a sensational hat-trick from Frenchman Kylian Mbappe. With the scores level at 3-3 after 120 minutes of high-octane football, it all boiled down to the penalty shootout.
France missed first through Kingsley Coman, and then Aurelien Tchoumeni put it wide. Messi, Paulo Dybala, Leandro Paredes and Montiel scored for Argentina, winning the Qatar World Cup 2022.
While Argentina fans worldwide erupted in celebration, one iconic figure who grabbed the limelight along with Messi during the glittering awards ceremony was none other than legendary Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero. The former Manchester City star, who retired last year due to a heart condition, was seen throughout the tournament standing by his country's side for the showpiece event.
On Sunday, Aguero did just that. He was a strong influence in the dugout, and his presence would have made a world of difference for the young players in Argentina's team. If the iconic striker was not forced to hang up his boots, there's no doubt that he would have been part of this glittering team that eventually bagged World Cup glory after 36 years.
From the moment Messi broke into tears, having won his maiden World Cup title, and celebrating Argentina's win on the podium to carrying the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner on his shoulder during the victory parade - Aguero won the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.
Messi being carried by Kun Aguero during the celebrations! pic.twitter.com/uoafMuCcfb
— The Football Index 🎙 ⚽ (@TheFootballInd)"Look at Aguero nd see how happy he’s for what Messi did… Football has completed," said one fan on Twitter, while another added, "The picture of the final. Aguero serenading Messi and his mum on the marching drum."
Here's a look at how fans reacted to Aguero's gesture after Argentina clinched the Qatar World Cup 2022:
Look at Aguero nd see how happy he’s for what Messi did… 😭🏆
FOOTBALL HAS COMPLETED. pic.twitter.com/zaXWeRV7gt
Messi carried on the shoulders of Kun Aguero. The story of a friendship pic.twitter.com/MPCPvy6dVG
— Hernán Federico Pacheco (@hernanfpacheco)Kun Aguero and Leo Messi. 🇦🇷 🏆 pic.twitter.com/mlIdpe5ML8
— ARG Soccer News ™ 🇦🇷⚽🚨 (@ARG_soccernews)Great scenes as Messi is carried around the stadium on the shoulders of Aguero as thousands of fans soak it all up. pic.twitter.com/LRH4Uhp00f
— Noel Rock (@NoelRock)MESSI E AGUERO 🥰 pic.twitter.com/HHnbzXUslE
— messi feliz 🏆 (@leomessidepre)IT HAD TO BE AGUERO LIFTING MESSI 🥺 pic.twitter.com/niLud38Exr
— . (@senasleyla)Messi on Aguero's back🐐x🐐🐐
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME pic.twitter.com/u0ihpXs0zv
Aguero lifting Messi with his trophy celebration is the best thing you'll ever see in your life. pic.twitter.com/GSkhKsObts
— Balaji Santhanagopalan (@Balaji_itisme)Fucking love that it was Aguero who had Messi on the shoulders for the celebrations pic.twitter.com/FLjmiEeGNY
— Elliot Hackney (@ElliotHackney)Messi over everyone, that's the analogy that best suits this video. Like Diego, Like ! Am sure Diego is parting with his mates up there!
And these images all over the internet forever!
Aguero the true friend! pic.twitter.com/HigqEjN557
Messi and aguero are goals man. They have been together since the u-17 world cup back in 2005. They have stayed roomates from that day till sergio unfortunately quit football due to his health condition. Today he lifts his brother on his shoulders to put him on top.❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/wuGb6ZYlsu
— abhi (@ab_bohara)Sergio Aguero singing about CAMAVINGA on Instagram celebrating the World Cup win in the Argentina locker room with Messi pic.twitter.com/LI7L4MHxXt
— CC 🇮🇹 Potter Era (@CalcioChelseaFC)Messi and Aguero again ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/iZPIK0OsMi
— Adamijk Scouser (@Adam14H)Messi may be the goat, but The King Kun Aguero made it onto the pitch to celebrate. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/pdeylJYEPK
— J. A T O M I C 🇺🇦 (@JuiceAtomic)One year ago, Argentinian star Sergio Kun Aguero had to retire from professional football after doctors discovered he had a heart condition.
Today, Argentina won the World Cup.
The first person Lionel Messi came to hug was Aguero. pic.twitter.com/iZzdLoBczR
e . Duas lendas. pic.twitter.com/vrym9FexwP
— Vera Martins💉5ª dose para idosos JÁ! (@veramartins)