Argentina icon Sergio Aguero banked just under £7000 after backing Lionel Messi to win the Golden Ball award at the World Cup - but ended up forgetting all about the bet.
The former Manchester City star, who was forced to retire last December after doctors discovered a cardiac arrhythmia, was watching on at the Lusail Stadium as Messi inspired Argentina to their first World Cup triumph since 1986. Lionel Scaloni's side dethroned France on penalties following a frenetic finale which finished 3-3 c ourtesy of some mind games from Emiliano Martinez in the shootout.
Aguero was in the thick of the celebrations on the pitch and was even given the chance to lift the coveted World Cup trophy before La Albiceleste continued the party in their dressing room.
