Qatar 2022: Messi deserved the World Cup trophy – Xavi

Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez says he felt bad that two France stars, Ousmane Dembele and Jules Kounde failed to lift the world cup trophy after the defeat to Argentina.

Xavi, however, stressed that his former teammate Lionel Messi deserved to win the trophy because he is the best player in history.

Speaking on the development, Xavi said (as quoted by Barca Blaugranes): “Argentina really deserved it [World Cup], they were better at the game, just like Leo [Lionel Messi]. That the best player in history didn’t have a World Cup was a bit strange.

“He now has the World Cup, so all that remains is to congratulate him because he deserves it.”

He added, “It has been an extraordinary final for the spectators. I feel bad for Jules [Kounde] and Ousmane [Dembele], but it was spectacular, one of the best matches I have ever seen.”

Recall that Messi led his side to victory after a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory against France.