It was a dream come true for Argentina players and fans as their team ended their 36-year-long wait as La Albiceleste finally clinched their third FIFA World Cup trophy. It was also the end of a 16-year wait for Lionel Messi who finally tasted success at the FIFA World Cup, winnning his first trophy in what was his last game in the mega tournament. This was indeed a fitting farewell.
The Argentine magician was in superb form at the World Cup, as he clinched the golden ball and finished second in the list of the Golden Boot. Praises have been pouring in from all corners of the world, and now the Brazillian legend Ronaldo too has showered immense praise for Lionel Messi.
"This guy's football throws any rivalry to the corner. I saw a lot of Brazilians - and people from all over the world - rooting for Messi in this electrifying final. A farewell worthy of the genius who, far beyond being a World Cup star, captained an era. Congratulations Messi!" The Brazillian icon wrote on his Twitter feed.