Messi shares glorious moments with mum, family (with photos)

• Wins top awards with Mbappe, Martinez

Lionel Messi’s mother Celia Maria Cuccittini shared a lovely moment with her son at the end of Argentina’s game against France on Sunday in Qatar.

Argentina beat France on post-match penalties to win their first World Cup title since 1986 and a first for Messi who has now won every available trophy at his disposal.

The Paris Saint-Germain star also won the player of the tournament after scoring in every stage of the World Cup.

Emotions ran high after the final whistle with Messi’s mother running onto the pitch to congratulate her son.

Messi’s family have been in Qatar to watch and support the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner play.

Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo has penned a heartwarming message to her husband following Argentiná triumph at the 2022 World cup in Qatar.

Messi finally laid his hands on the trophy he wanted for so long after a nail-biting, end-to-end game against the defending champions France at the Lusail Stadium. The South American side took the lead via the penalty spot with Messi scoring his sixth goal of the tournament. Angel Di Maria quickly added a second one before the break.

Meanwhile, Messi was crowned the best player at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The PSG player helped Argentina beat France to win the World Cup Kylian Mbappe finished the tournament at top scorer with eight goals, including a final day hat-trick.

The Argentina star netted a brace as the South Americans defeated France on penalties to win their third World Cup. Messi beat PSG teammate Mbappe to the top award while the France forward won the golden boot.

Argentina goalkeeper, Emi Martinez, who saved two penalties in the shootout was crowned the best goalkeeper, beating Yassine Bounou and Dominik Livakovic to the award.
Enzo Martinez of Argentina was named the young player of the tournament. The Benfica star scored in Argentina’s victory over Mexico and has since been a key player for the Albeceleste.

Messi finished the tournament with seven goals and was only beaten to the golden boot by Mbappe. He became the only player to win the golden ball at two World Cups.

Messi capped a glittering international career with the only trophy that has eluded him after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Argentina star led his country in what was his final game as the South Americans dethroned France to become world champions for the third time.