(Reuters) - Following is a roundup of reaction to Argentina winning their third World Cup after beating France 4-2 on penalties, with Lionel Messi scoring twice and Kylian Mbappe grabbing a hat-trick in a 3-3 draw.
"Today, football continues to tell its story, as always, in an enthralling way. Messi winning his first World Cup, as his trajectory deserved. What a gift it was to watch this spectacle to the future of our sport."Always together, always united. WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS. There are no more words.
Argentina.""Congratulations to the French team for its journey and its fighting spirit in this World Cup. You have thrilled the nation and the fans all over the world.""Fairytale stuff Argentina! Time and time again you have redefined greatness. It's a privilege to watch you.""Is Messi the best athlete of all time? Forget just football. What a man.
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