The 2022 World Cup Final was praised as the best in history
"This match is a testament to why football is the most exciting sport on the planet," Keane told Sky Sports. "A great match, full of enchantment and tension. There are moments of liveliness, desire and bravery."
The former Man Utd midfielder also thinks that for this reason, Argentina deserves the championship when keeping their spirits up despite having to overcome the opponent three times, including once in two main periods, one in extra time and one in the series. shootout. Keane commented that the tension of the match pushed the pressure on Lionel Messi's shoulders to the point where he pushed himself to the limit. "It will take him weeks, even months to recover. But this is a great ending for Messi," he said.
Keane's former Manchester United team-mate Gary Neville described the match as "one of the greatest things" he had ever seen in his life, and praised Messi for his superb performance at the 2022 World Cup." It's like fate arranged this World Cup for Messi. His dedication to Argentina is huge. Messi is the center of attention and it makes sense for him to win the Cup. Throughout his career, Messi lights up. every game he participates in. If you can watch Messi play live, it's your blessing," Neville said.
At the World Cup, which is said to be the last of his career, Messi has made important contributions to Argentina's championship journey. With five goals and three assists, he made his mark on eight of the 12 goals scored by the home team from the group stage to the semi-finals. In the final, Messi scored two goals - including a penalty that opened the scoring and launched the situation that led to the other goal. He also kicked in the first penalty shootout, setting the stage for Argentina's 4-2 victory. He thus won the FIFA Ballon d'Or for the best player of the tournament.
Former centre-back Jamie Carragher wrote on Twitter "One of the best matches in history", and said the match was proof of why football is the best sport of all time and praised the player's performance. to Emi Martinez.
Former teammate Pablo Zabaleta thinks this is the perfect end to Messi's career. Originally an Argentine, he was in tears when he saw his home team crowned. The former defender told the BBC: "It was emotional. I just wanted to see Messi but thank you to the players for the great game. It was the perfect end for Messi. He deserved it 100%. Ai. cry too."
A series of contemporary star players also expressed their admiration for Messi as well as excitement to witness the 2022 World Cup final. England midfielder Declan Rice thinks that humanity will probably never see another. great player like Messi. And tennis player Andy Murray considers Messi to be the best athlete in the history of sports, not just in football.
