World Cup Official finally reveals why Messi had to be adorned in black cloak during Trophy presentation
There’s been a series of questions and mixed feelings as Argentina captain, Lionel Messi was made to wear a traditional Arab robe (bisht) before he lifted the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday evening.
This year’s World Cup final match couldn’t have been more interesting. The level of class and discipline displayed by both teams proved that there’s quite a lot to expect from football in years to come.
Half-time into the game Argentina were already leading by 2 goals but in the second half and just within 90 seconds, Mbappe was able to bring his team up to Argentina with his 2 goals. However, during the extra time, both teams scored a goal each. Therefore, the game had to be decided on a penalty shootout in which Argentina defeated France 4-2.
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Messi, 35, was allowed to wear a traditional Qatari bisht as Argentina beat France in one of the most dramatic finals in the tournament’s history over the weekend.
Paris-Saint Germain forward scored a brace at the Lusail Stadium, but his club teammate Kylian Mbappe netted a hat-trick.
The former Barcelona captain shook hands with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim on the stage and was adorned in a black bisht– a traditional men’s cloak popular in the Arab world–before lifting the World Cup trophy.
But Thawadi, secretary general of Qatar’s tournament organizing committee, has now insisted Messi was dressed in bisht because it was a dress worn for celebrations.
Al Thawadi told BBC Sport: “It’s a dress for an official occasion and worn for celebrations. This was a celebration of Messi. The World Cup had the opportunity to showcase to the world our Arab and Muslim culture. This wasn’t about Qatar, it was a regional celebration.”
