Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, granted Lionel Messi the Qatari player, prior to his country’s coronation of the 2022 World Cup title, following defeating the French national team in the final match.
The Argentine star appeared wearing the abaya, which is a traditional Qatari dress, during the coronation ceremony of the World Cup in its twenty-second edition, which sparked an interaction in the media circles, as these footage was widely circulated.
This title is the first for Messi in the history of his participation in the largest world championships, following he participated in 5 copies, during the years: 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.
Lionel Messi, 35, won the Best Player award in the World Cup in Qatar, following he contributed to 10 goals, scoring 7 and providing 3 assists.
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