FIFA World Cup Winner Lionel Messi Gifts Signed Jersey To MS Dhoni's Daughter Ziva. See Pics
In a heartfelt gesture, Lionel Messi has gifted a signed jersy to MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva.
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi had achieved everything and just the FIFA World Cup trophy evaded him when the month of November started. However, one month later, the maverick fulfilled his life-long dream and he helped Argentina win the trophy after a gap of 36 years. In the final against France which Argentina won 4-2 on penalties, Messi had scored twice.
Right now, Lionel Messi is enjoying some quality time away from the game. And in a heartfelt gesture, the superstar has gifted a signed jersy to MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva.
Ziva took to Instagram to share the picture and the little one can be seen wearing an Argentine jersey which has been signed by Messi.
"Like father, like daughter!" #commonlove #merrychristmas," Ziva wrote as the caption on Instagram.
Earlier, Messi had also presented BCCI secretary Jay Shah with a signed jersey. The photos were shared by former India spinner Pragyan Ojha.
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.
