After winning the FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi said, “I was lucky to have achieved everything in this career... and this one that was missing is here. It’s madness... look how she (the World Cup) is, she’s gorgeous. I wanted her so much. I had a vision that this would be the one... she was getting closer.”
Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, and Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrate after scoring during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Croatia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.
Argentina's Lionel Messi holds the trophy aloft as he celebrates with his team at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after winning the World Cup.
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates a goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.