Argentina started the Qatar 2022 final stronger, taking the lead early against Franceto increase their World Cup aspirations. Lionel Messi opened the score from the penalty spot, with Angel Di Maria extending the leadshortly after.
Messi put La Albiceleste in front with a well executed spot-kick, sending Hugo Lloris to the other way. Di Maria had already played a part in that goal, as he created the foul in the box.
Only a few minutes later, the Juventus winger finished off a great counter to make things 2-0. Watch here the video of the goal that gives Argentina a comfortable lead in Qatar.
Watch: Angel Di Maria scores Argentina’s second goal against France
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Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. In June 2023, Martín took on additional responsibilities as the website's subeditor, keeping a close eye on the stories that get published, helping the staff writers and making the necessary adjustments to the articles. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
