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Barcelona players congratulate Messi on World Cup win

Barcelona players past and present have been enjoying seeing Lionel Messi lift the World Cup in Qatar in 2022 after beating France on penalties.

A scintillating final saw Messi score twice as the teams finished 3-3 after extra-time. The GOAT then saw his side win the penalty shootout 4-2 to be crowned world champions.

Here’s what the Barcelona players made of it all:

“The true king of this sport,” wrote Ronald Araujo on Instagram stories.

“Congratulations Leo, football owed you this,” said Pedri. “Congratulations Brother,” offered Neymar.

“The best, you deserve it Lionel Messi !