Messi’s coronation in the spectacle final against France – the highlights in the video
Argentina wins one of the most spectacular World Cup finals in history. France saves with a crazy comeback to penalties. There Lionel Messi crowns his extraordinary career. The highlights in the video.
Argentina is football world champion for the third time. In a dramatic and memorable final, Lionel Messi & Co. take down France. After the drama, emotions rule. The reactions to the game.
LAt that time it looked like a one-sided World Cup final with a predictable outcome. Argentina dominated France and led 2-0 until the 80th minute. From that moment on, a unique drama unfolded. France equalized, both teams scored in extra time, and finally Argentina won 4-2 on penalties and are world champions for the third time. It’s the crowning glory of Lionel Messi’s career, scoring twice in regular time and then on penalties. Reactions to the finale:
Argentina captain Lionel Messi: “It’s crazy that it happened like this. I wanted it so bad I knew God would give it to me, I had a feeling it would be.”
France coach Didier Deschamps: “If you look at the match as a whole, we played against a very dynamic and aggressive opponent in the first 70 minutes. Still, we rose from the dead, we came back. We made this great comeback. I really have to congratulate Argentina because they showed great quality.”
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez: “We suffered incredibly. It was an incredible final. I always think of my colleagues when it comes to penalties. I know I have to parry. I did what I could. I dedicate the victory to my family. I come from a very simple family. I went to England very young. I thank my family for the support.”
Bastian Schweinsteiger, World Champion 2014: “The game was incredible. That was incredible, the best final I’ve seen in my life. I’m very happy for Lionel Messi. That this football romance wrote a great story, that he was crowned with a game like that.”
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni: “We don’t even know what’s happening to us. It’s a moment to enjoy, for the people, for the fans. We had difficult moments but we came back. I dedicate the victory to my family. I mean that in all honesty. My father and mother made it possible for me to be here. You have always supported me.”
Lionel Scaloni is the youngest world champion coach since 1978 (César Luis Menotti)
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Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes: “It was a long process, a lot of work. There were a lot of people who fought a lot. It was’nt easy. Now I’m just happy, it’s crazy. We’re incredibly proud. So many thoughts go through your head. I don’t even know how to get down.”
The best young player of the tournament Enzo Fernandez: “What can I say? I’m happy, it’s an incredible honor to win the World Cup with my country.”
French President Emmanuel Macron: “The blue ones made us dream.”
France’s federation president Noel Le Graet: “It’s still a victory for French football.”
France captain Hugo Lloris: “Unfortunately we only reacted in this final. It was almost like a boxing match. The only thing we have to blame ourselves for is that we completely slept through the first half. Nevertheless, we didn’t let up and believed in it until the end. It’s always cruel to be on the wrong side, but we gave our all in this tournament from start to finish.”
Hugo Lloris had to go through the Argentine winner’s trellis as a loser
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Mesut Özil, World Champion 2014: “I would say one of the best goals ever in a World Cup final. Nice ending bro.” (About Angel Di María)
Sami Khedira, 2014 World Champion: “The way he’s looking at the trophy – maybe that’s how he looked at his children when they were born.” (About Lionel Messi)
Thomas Müller, World Champion 2014: “What a World Cup final!”
