The 2022 FIFA Finale was a treat to watch. It was the perfect fairytale ending for Lionel Messi.

And the legacy is complete.

But the story of Messi in Argentina is one of the greatest stories ever told.

With Barcelona FC, Messi has won it all. With Argentina to he had a Copa America title but the biggest prize in football the WORLD CUP trophy continued to elude him.

All comparisons between him with his illustrious predecessor and compatriot Diego Armando Maradona ended with the same statement - Maradona won a World Cup, Messi hasn't.

Both Messi and Maradona are two greatest players of their generation. Who played football for the 2022 World Cup-winning team Argentina.

For the fans, both Messi and Maradona are Gods of football.

According to football statistics Maradona did 34 Goals in 91 appearances.

Messi equaled Argentina legend, Diego Maradona’s goals scored in FIFA World Cup tournaments with eight goals in the group stage match against Mexico in the ongoing 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Maradona scored 8 Goals in FIFA World Cup in 23 matches as compared to Messi who has scored 13 goals in 27 matches. Messi also has a better record in goals.

Maradona’s ultimate price was winning the FIFA World cup in 1996 against West Germany and beating them by 1-0.

In that world Cup, Maradona was the star player whom singlehandedly carried his team and won the World Cup. That year, Maradona also won the player of the tournament.

After 1986 Argentina had to wait for 36 years, almost 3 and half decades to win a World Cup again.

But finally, the Football Gods did listen to the wishes of the millions of fans, the Argentina team, and also Messi. So, it had to happen.

For Argentina, the start of the World Cup wasn’t good but they fought till the last and reached the finals.

Winning against France wasn’t easy but they did it. They won in penalties 4-2.

It was an exhilarating and emotional game for everyone.

It was Messi's final game and he also created his own legacy following the steps of the Great Maradona.

What a game it was 😍✨