A-list celebrities and football royalty took in sport’s grandest show as France and Argentina both bid to win their third World Cup crowns.
Lionel Messi‘s first half goal from the spot gave Argentina the lead as they dominated proceedings – before Angel Di Maria doubled their advantage while Kyllian Mbappe cancelling the two goal lead with just 12 minutes remaining and dragging the match into extra time. Messi and Mbappe added one goal a piece to send the match into penalties shootout before the South Americans finally triumphed from spot kicks with 4-2.aggregate.
Usain Bolt posed in front of a Hublot sign donning an Argentina shirt pre-match as the Jamaican sprinter backed the country to end their World Cup anguish – having last won the trophy in 1986.
Meanwhile, David Beckham, who has landed himself in hot water over the past few weeks owing to his ambassadorial role with Qatar, posed for a photo on social media alongside his son Cruz.
The Emir of Qatar, Sheik Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, was pictured next to Ibrahimovic.
In what can be arguably described as one of the best FIFA World Cup finals ,Lionel Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory after beating France on penalties in one of the most thrilling climaxes in the tournament’s history.
Argentina looked to have thrown the trophy away, after Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the last 10 minutes to take the tie into extra time, after a Messi penalty and a sweeping finish from Angel di Maria had seen the Argentines 2-0 up in the first half.
Messi restored their lead in the extra period, before Mbappe stunned the South Americans again from the penalty spot to force a shootout with his third – the first hat-trick in a World Cup final since 1966.
But Kingsley Coman had his penalty saved by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano MArtinez, and Aurelien Tchouameni then missed the target, allowing Gonzalo Montiel fire home the winner and spark incredible scenes.
