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Argentina's World Cup celebration draws criticism for Lionel Messi's attire, Emi Martinez's vulgar gesture

Argentina provided plenty of reasons for celebration during its World Cup win Sunday. The game itself was incredible, and featured two of the best players giving everything they had. There were last-minute scores that resulted in lead changes and, eventually, a penalty shootout.

At the end of it all, Argentina won its first World Cup in over 30 years. Lionel Messi finally did it. The celebration would certainly be joyous.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18:  Lionel Messi of Argentina is presented a traditional black bisht robe by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, while Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, looks on after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Lionel Messi of Argentina is presented a traditional black bisht robe by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, emir of Qatar.