Virender Sehwag's meme on Argentina captain Lionel Messi takes Internet by storm
Legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag shared an epic tweet after Argentina outclassed France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final on Sunday. Ending his long wait for the golden trophy, Messi led Argentina's World Cup title success in the Qatar edition of the showpiece event. Leading Argentina in his fifth FIFA World Cup campaign, Messi scored twice before the South American giants edged past France in a penalty shootout at the Lusail Stadium.
A day following Argentina’s win, former India cricketer Virender Sehwag shared a post about Messi on Instagram. Famous for tickling the funny bone of netizens, Sehwag revealed how Messi would have been rewarded for his glorious World Cup campaign if he was born in India. Sehwag's rib-tickling post became an instant hit among his fans and followers on the Facebook-owned platform. The viral post was also liked by veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan.
One of the greatest World Cup games of all time. Mbappe was outstanding for France but it was meant to be Lionel Messi’s crowning moment. Congratulations Argentina on becoming the #FIFAWorldCup champions.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 18, 2022
Earlier, Sehwag had lauded Leo Messi and Mbappe for their extraordinary performances in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final. “One of the greatest World Cup games of all time. Mbappe was outstanding for France but it was meant to be Lionel Messi’s crowning moment. Congratulations Argentina on becoming the #FIFAWorldCup champions,” Sehwag had tweeted.
First published: 20 December 2022, 15:20 IST