After the finale, ‘s expert was glowing in the studio about the final match, which offered plenty of different twists and turns. Lehtola emotionally recalled the late Diego Maradona and praised Lionel Messi.
Argentina is the new men’s soccer world champion after defeating France in the World Cup final.
The match offered plenty of football drama and there were enough twists and turns in the match that went to a penalty shootout.
‘s competition studio started pulling the fight together after it ended. Studio host Riku Salminen the first speech was directed by an expert To Erkka V. Lehtola, whom he asked to encourage the match. Lehtola is known for his deep sympathy for the Argentine national team.
– Hey c’mon, it starts from the height of the defensive line, Lehtola started, glaring at Salminen, who were in the studio, Juho Rantala and Markku Kanervan to laughter.
Lehtola praised the incredible twists and turns of the final match and admitted that he couldn’t even keep up with everyone. He acknowledged his speech as “the whining of a mosquito” alongside the joy of the entire Argentine team and people.
Argentina won their third World Cup after waiting 36 years.
However, Lehtola turned his thoughts to two great Argentinian footballers. Argentina captain Lionel Messi got the crown he longed for in his career, his first world championship.
– There’s a bit of a feeling that if it’s raining from the sky there, one other t-shirt is shedding tears of happiness. And he’s probably cheating on his right side of heaven for this guy. To this great big fan, Lehtola said with sensitivity, when the pictures of the broadcast had turned to the celebrating Messi.
Messi celebrated with his family on the field. His mother hugged the soccer star. In addition, other family members also came to the field to celebrate. The boy got to kiss his hero on the cheek.
In his comments, the expert referred to the legendary Argentinian star who passed away two years ago to Diego Maradonawho led “La Albiceleste” to the championship in 1986.
Studio host Salminen asked expert Juho Rantala before Lehtola’s speech whether Messi is the greatest soccer player of all time.
– It is impossible to say. Messi rises alongside Maradona in the minds of Argentines. But, for sure, in the last twenty years, he has brought us so much joy. As I said before the match, when he gets the ball at his feet, we can only enjoy, Rantala formulated.
Messi was chosen as the best player of the tournament. He was the second goal scorer with seven goals and provided ten goal assists in the tournament.
– This is wonderful, the most beautiful thing there is. I wanted this so badly. I knew that God would give this to me, Messi said in an interview with Argentinian TyC Sports (you go to another service).
– I can’t wait to return to Argentina and see how crazy this will be, Messi beamed as he marched to the TV interview with the trophy in hand.
The Argentinian hero said he intends to continue with the national team even after the World Cup tournament.
– I wanted to finish this career, and I couldn’t ask for more. I love football. I enjoy being in the national team. I want to continue as world champion for a few more matches, Messi said.