{"id":1267385,"date":"2022-12-19T10:18:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T10:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/12\/19\/world-cup-2022-how-the-world-reacted-to-argentinas-win\/"},"modified":"2022-12-19T10:18:27","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T10:18:27","slug":"world-cup-2022-how-the-world-reacted-to-argentinas-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/12\/19\/world-cup-2022-how-the-world-reacted-to-argentinas-win\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2022: How the world reacted to Argentina’s win"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lionel Messi has fulfilled a destiny which has been his since before birth and has brought spring back to Argentina \u2013 so say his country\u2019s newspapers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Argentine press is filled with poetic prose, conveying the emotion of the journalists who have waited 36 years to see their side on top of the world again.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In newspaper Pagina 12, Jose Luis Lanao wrote that \u201cit is spring once again\u201d, describing Argentina\u2019s flag as \u201csky blue and white like a cherry blossom illuminated by the open sky\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

He describes the country as <\/span>\u201cthe world champion in soccer and joy\u201d<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In another newspaper, Clarin, journalist Juan Cruz reminds readers that \u201cfootball is made of roses and thorns\u201d \u2013 while also inadvertently raising a question over Messi\u2019s age. While <\/span>Fifa\u2019s squad list<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span> suggests he is 35, Cruz has him a year younger.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMessi, at 34 years old, is the world champion, a trophy that he was destined for before he was even born,\u201d <\/span>Cruz said.<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n

Argentina president Alberto Fernandez thanked the team, writing on Twitter: \u201cAlways together, always united.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Fernandez\u2019 Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric offered \u201ca giant embrace to our Argentine brothers\u201d, adding: \u201cYour happiness crosses the mountains.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is how the rest of the world reacted to Argentina\u2019s win.<\/span><\/p>\n

Argentina<\/h3>\n
\"Clarin<\/span><\/span>
Argentine newspaper Clarin carries a two-word headline, which translates into English as: \u201cThank you Messi\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"El<\/span><\/span>
Regional newspaper El Tribuno celebrates \u201cWorld Cup happiness\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"El<\/span><\/span>
El Dia \u2013 a newspaper published in the Argentine city of La Plata \u2013 speaks of \u201can explosion of euphoria in every home, bar, club and restaurant\u201d, with a picture of one of the city\u2019s squares packed with people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

France<\/h3>\n
\"Le<\/span><\/span>
French newspaper Le Parisien declares itself \u201cproud of our Bleus\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"l'Equipe<\/span><\/span>
\u201cHeads held high\u201d, says L\u2019Equipe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/span><\/span>
Regional newspaper La Voix du Nord says \u201cthank you anyway\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

UK<\/h3>\n
\"Daily<\/span><\/span>
The Daily Telegraph has just three words: \u201cMiraculous. Magical. Messi.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Independent<\/span><\/span>
The Independent also keeps it short and sweet: \u201cThe greatest player. The greatest final. The greatest prize.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Daily<\/span><\/span>
The Daily Mail speaks of the agony and the ecstasy on both sides of the final<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spain<\/h3>\n
\"Mundo<\/span><\/span>
Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo hails Messi as \u201cthe best in history\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/span><\/span>
The front page of El Pais says \u201cMessi\u2019s Argentina is crowned after a memorable final\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Brazil<\/h3>\n
\"The<\/span><\/span>
Brazilian newspaper Extra says \u201cMessi deserves it \u2013 and people have to put up with that\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"O<\/span><\/span>
O Globo speaks of \u201cimmortal Messi\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The United States<\/h3>\n
\"New<\/span><\/span>
The New York Times front page speaks of \u201cMessi magic\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/span><\/span>
The Wall Street Journal with a headline saying \u201cMessi lifts Argentina to World Cup victory\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"BBC<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Get the latest results and goal notifications for any team at the Fifa World Cup by downloading the BBC Sport app: <\/span>Apple<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span> \u2013 <\/strong>Android<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span> \u2013 <\/strong>Amazon<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n

\"BBC<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Get your daily dose of Fifa World Cup reaction, debate & analysis with <\/span>World Cup Daily<\/span> on BBC Sounds<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Around<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n