"Gorgeous, Evil Curse": Entertainment Fraternity Reacts To Epic Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup Final
It was Lionel Messi and Argentina who took home the World Cup after defeating France 4-2 on penalties, and Twitter was abuzz with reactions, many from the Indian film industry.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar turned out to be one of the best editions of the tournament, and the final between Argentina and France was a marvellous spectacle indeed. Lionel Messi and Argentina took home the World Cup after beating France 4-2 on penalties. The match had many ebbs and flows, and till the last minute, no one knew who would take home the coveted prize.
Many celebrities such as Ryan Reynolds and Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter after Argentina and France played out a thrilling final.
"My god, #FIFAWorldCup. This game is a gorgeous, evil curse. I love it so much make it stop," 'Deadpool' actor Ryan Reynolds tweeted.
My god, #FIFAWorldCup. This game is a gorgeous, evil curse. I love it so much make it stop.
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) December 18, 2022
"We are living in the time of one of the best World Cup Finals ever. I remember watching WC with my mom on a small tv….now the same excitement with my kids!! And thank u #Messi for making us all believe in talent, hard work & dreams," tweeted Shah Rukh Khan.
We are living in the time of one of the best World Cup Finals ever. I remember watching WC with my mom on a small tv….now the same excitement with my kids!! And thank u #Messi for making us all believe in talent, hard work & dreams!!
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 18, 2022
"A glorious final...two worthy opponents, played their hearts out and gave the millions of football fans a nerve-wracking match. Congratulations #Argentina on a hard won victory. 36 years of toil and the cup is once again yours. #FIFAWorldCup," superstar Mohan Lal tweeted.
A glorious final...two worthy opponents, played their hearts out and gave the millions of football fans a nerve-wracking match. Congratulations #Argentina on a hard won victory. 36 years of toil and the cup is once again yours. #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/VsEVMU8tri
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) December 18, 2022
"Fun fact: The characters in DARK aged 33 years because they watched this match. #FIFAWorldCup," official handle of Netflix India tweeted.
Fun fact: The characters in DARK aged 33 years because they watched this match.#FIFAWorldCup
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) December 18, 2022
Alia Bhatt shared the photo of Lionel Messi on her Instagram story alongside heart emojis.
Ranveer Singh and Kartik Aaryan were present at the Lusail Stadium to watch the final while Deepika Padukone had presented the trophy alongside former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 4-2 on penalties. Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball while Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot.
The normal 90-minute action had concluded 2-2 and hence the match had to go to extra-time. Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria scored goals in the first-half and with just 15 minutes left in the game, it was looking like Argentina will take the title home.
However, Kylian Mbappe had other plans as he came up with two goals inside three minutes to bring the scoreline level at 2-2. In extra time, Messi scored once again, giving Argentina 3-2 lead. However, a penalty in the 117th minute, helped Mbappe register his hat-trick and bring the scoreline level at 3-3.
In the end, it was Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez who did better than his counterpart Hugo Lloris, and hence it was Argentina won went on to win the World Cup, their first in 36 years.
