Messi wins World Cup, shines spotlight on growth and after years of heartache – PHOTOS
时间:2024-06-29 02:53:40 阅读(143)
Lionel Messi’s World Cup fairytale lit up the year in soccer as heroics and heartbreak at the finals captivated fans and highlighted the growth of the world’s most popular sport despite the criticism of host country Qatar’s human rights record. Let us take a look at some of the images:2/10
Argentina’s Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate after winning the World Cup. (Reuters Photo)
European leagues have long dictated the global football calendar but world governing body FIFA’s decision to hold the tournament in the Middle East for the first time resulted in a mid-season pause and shook up the domestic club game. (AP Photo)
4/10Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates his side’s victory at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. (AP Photo)
5/10With matches played in air-conditioned stadiums to cope with the heat of the desert state and no beer on tap in stadiums, spectators experienced a World Cup like never before. (Reuters Photo)
6/10But that did not kill the party mood as the finals repeatedly delivered exciting moments and concluded with Messi kissing the golden trophy, the missing piece in his vast collection, as Argentina defeated France on penalties. (Reuters Photo)
7/10Playing in a fifth World Cup for Argentina, the incomparable Messi once again left everyone in awe of his magical powers on the field as he smashed records and delivered on the hopes of a nation, bringing the World Cup home after 36 years. (Reuters Photo)
8/10The illustrious achievement, which will dominate discussions over the coming weeks, finally brought the diminutive forward out of the shadow of the late great Diego Maradona and reignited the debate about the greatest of all time (GOAT). (Reuters Photo)
9/10Though Argentina triumphed in the final, they were also one of the many heavyweights who suffered an upset in Qatar. (AP Photo)
10/10The South American giants were handed a shock defeat by Saudi Arabia in their first group game, which statisticians Gracenote credited as the biggest upset in World Cup history. (AP Photo)
上一篇:Mid, small cap promoters cash in on rally
下一篇:‘AI can make the world a more equitable place’ says Bill Gates
猜你喜欢
- Gold prices to witness headwinds amid rate hike expectations; gold bears eye test of last week’s low
- Gold Price Today, 2 March- Gold trades with mild cuts; rate hike trajectory may see dollar’s resurgence
- Rating- buy; Varun Beverages – Stage set for another strong year
- Rakesh Jhunjhunwala stock Titan rises 1% after company’s Q1 profit surges 3800%; should you buy, hold or sell-
- Gold slips on firmer dollar as US data zooms into focus
- Maximising RoI- The strategic impact of marketing-sales data synergy
- Gold resumes uptrend after US Fed Federal policy, bullish trend to expand this week; macro forces at play
- Race to Upper House- Nine ministers among 68 Rajya Sabha MPs to retire in 2024
- Gold prices to trade sideways to up this week, support at Rs 50200; recession fears, inflation cap downside