Some have deemed it a fitting tribute to arguably the greatest player of all-time, while others have viewed it as a disrespectful attempt to weigh-in on a moment that should have been solely Messi's. Hassan Al Thawadi, secretary general of Qatar's tournament organising committee, has since issued an explanation behind the decision to drap Messi in a bisht and insisted it was a gesture done with affection. And presenter Gary Lineker was unhappy that he was given the item of clothing during the World Cup trophy presentation. He said: "Amazing scenes, great pictures from above and great pictures from inside the ground as Argentina win the World Cup for the third time.

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So if you want to celebrate the world's greatest player, and make someone's 'ChristMessi' - you'll need to act fast as these remaining 2022-2023 Argentina FIFA World Cup Kits won't be around for long! The World Cup had the opportunity to showcase to the world our Arab and Muslim culture. This was not about Qatar, it was a regional celebration. People from different walks of life were able to come, experience what was happening here and get to understand that we may not see eye to eye on everything, but we can still celebrate together." It provided an opportunity for the peoples of the world to learn about the richness of our culture and the originality of our values." HAVE YOUR SAY! Was it wrong to drape Messi in the bisht during Argentina's trophy lift? Comment belowMessi was the hero as he scored twice and converted his penalty in a dramatic shoot-out win over France after a 3-3 draw at the Lusail Stadium. It marked a dream end to his World Cup career as he added the only major honour missing from his CV in historic scenes in Qatar. He wrote: "We have fulfilled our promise to organise an exceptional championship from the Arab countries. The bisht is a traditional piece of clothing in the Arab world that has been worn on special occasions for generations and is usually reserved for high-profile figures in society such as members of the royal family, politicians, religious scholars and wealthy individuals.

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Messi was at his brilliant best during the contest, netting twice either side of Angel Di Maria's strike. As the 35-year-old was greeted by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim as part of Argentina's trophy lift, Messi was draped in the men's cloak, which is popular in the Arab world in what is one of the defining images of the first World Cup to be hosted in a Muslim country. Elsewhere, Gary Neville was amongst those running out of superlatives for Messi after the game as he raved about his success on ITV Sport. After the bisht was placed on him for the initial trophy lift, it was soon ditched by Messi as he continued the celebration. A third star was then added to his Argentina shirt to mark their third World Cup triumph. Destiny was there, he’s contributed enormous amounts throughout this tournament and his career. He’s lit up every single game he’s played in, if you’re watching Messi live you are truly blessed.