LUSAIL, Qatar — Leo Messi, Hugo Lloris and referee Szymon Marciniak gathered during a brief, welcome pause on an epic evening to conduct their third coin toss. This one would determine the particulars of the penalty shootout that was going to decide the 2022 World Cup final.
Marciniak let the coin drop and pointed to the north end of Lusail Iconic Stadium, where thousands of Argentina fans in light blue and white were clustered on the steep seats behind the net. They let out a roar. They knew.
Muchachos! Argentina has won the third. Argentina is world champion. And Diego in heaven [and so many millions around the world] are cheering on Lionel.
