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Stephen Killen

Neymar sends Lionel Messi World Cup message after beating Kylian Mbappe in epic Qatar final

The 2022 World Cup final did not disappoint as Lionel Messi cemented his place amongst the greats in Argentina's triumph.

The 35-year-old opened the scoring from the spot and thought he won it in extra-time stabbing home on the rebound after Hugo Lloris denied Lautaro Martinez. But despite cruising for 79 minutes with a two-goal lead, France showed why they were reigning champions and restored parity with a jaw-dropping 90-second salvo from Kylian Mbappe.

Both of Paris Saint-Germain's stars went toe-to-toe again in extra-time with the little magician drawing first blood but the Frenchman made no mistake and dispatched his second penalty of the evening after Marcos Acuna was adjudged to have handled in the penalty area.

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