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![Argentina's forward Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy after beating France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on Sunday.](https://images.thestar.com/xezm-Sb8wr2dhX5ru7Wdi681Cd4=/1086x724/smart/filters:cb(1671398674121):format(webp)/https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/worldcup/2022/12/18/best-world-cup-final-ever-sport-superstars-delighted-by-messi-mbapp/lionel_messi.jpg)
Even athletes who were once one of the very best in other sports marvelled at the showcase in Qatar on Sunday.
Even superstars in their own sports marvelled at how exciting the FIFA World Cup final was on Sunday, and the performance of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
Here’s a taste of what they said.
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