It’s happened again. Argentina were awarded a penalty, and Lionel Messi made sure to put his team in front on the biggest of stages. La Albiceleste have taken the lead against France andtheir World Cup hopes are now throughthe roof.
It all started with Angel Di Maria, who managed to fool Ousmane Dembele to get in the box, before the Barcelona winger committed a foul on the Juventus star.Szymon Marciniak didn’t doubt and pointed to the penalty spot.
Messi scored his sixth goal at Qatar 2022, his best production at a World Cup so far. Hugo Lloris went to the other way, the ball got in and the Argentina fans at the Lusail Stadium went wild. Watch the video of his goal here.
Watch: Lionel Messi scores penalty kick in 2022 World Cup final
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Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with the website in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of soccer, NFL, and NBA, with a specialty in real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news, Martin has consistently been a valuable asset to the Bolavip team, especially during crucial sports seasons involving trades, playoffs, and finals. Now, as the Editor, Martin brings his extensive experience and keen editorial sense to lead Bolavip’s team, driving the website's growth and ensuring it remains a top source for sports news and analysis.
