CHECK: Lionel Messi Keeps His Calm to Score Crucial Penalty in FIFA World Cup Final; Equals Pele's Tally
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CHECK: Lionel Messi Keeps His Calm to Score Crucial Penalty in FIFA World Cup Final; Equals Pele's Tally

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Lionel Messi marked his presence in the final of 2022 FIFA World Cup with a clinical finish from the penalty spot to give Argentina a crucial lead in the first half. Live Argentina vs France 2022 FIFA World Cup Final Updates Di Maria, who returned for the clash in the place of midfielder Leandro Paredes, missed an early chance in the game by skying the ball over the goal post. Messi also becomes the first player to score a goal in the round of 16, quarterfinal, semifinal and final in a single edition of the FIFA World Cup. Earlier, Messi achieved another massive feat as he becomes the most capped player in FIFA World Cup history after being named in the starting line-up to face France in the summit clash.

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