Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe went against each other in one of the greatest football matches of all time as Argentina beat France in the 2022 World Cup final. Considered by many to be the best World Cup final of all time, the game has had some instant financial consequences.
According to French outlet L’Equipe, Paris Saint-Germain, the team which both the superstars play for, have seen an almost 200% increase in jersey sales for the pair. Out of this exponential increase, 40% of the buyers are said to be from the United States, which explains the global impact their performances have had.
Messi was at his brilliant best throughout the knockout stages and continued his form into the final as he scored two goals and converted his spot-kick in the penalty shootout as Argentina completed a famous win over France. Mbappe, on the other hand, was sensational, becoming the first player since Geoff Hurst in 1966 to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final.
The pair’s brilliant performances have exponentially multiplied their fame and impact throughout the world and PSG are sure to take full advantage of this. This comes after more good news for the Ligue 1 giants, with Messi deciding to extend his stay at the team for one more year amidst reports that he could leave for David Beckham’s MLS side Inter Miami or go back to Barcelona.
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