'Messi Was Born In Assam' Claims Congress MP Abdul Khaleque, Later Deletes Tweet

One user responded to the now-deleted tweet by writing, "Yes sir, he was my classmate." Netizens reacted quickly.

Lionel Messi of Argentina controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium. ( Image Source :File Photo/Getty )

New Delhi: On Twitter, Congress MP Abdul Khaleque stated that Lionel Messi, a well-known Argentine football player, was born in Assam. However, he later removed the tweet. Assam's Barpeta constituency is represented by Khaleque in the Lok Sabha. The MP wrote on Twitter, “Congratulations from the core of my heart. We are proud of you for your Assam Connection.” (sic) At the point when gotten some information about this Assam association by a Twitter client Aditya Sharma, Khaleque answered, "Yes, he was born in Assam."

Minutes subsequent to understanding his imprudence, the MP erased the tweet.

One user responded to the now-deleted tweet by writing, "Yes sir, he was my classmate." Netizens reacted quickly.

Yes sir he was my classmate

— V. (@immaturelyyours) December 19, 2022

Lionel Messi-starrer Argentina on Sunday won their third ever World Cup trophy as the Copa America 2021 winners outclassed two-time World Cup winners France 4-2 on penalties in FIFA World Cup final at jam-packed Lusail Iconic Stadium.

By the end of first half, Argentina had a commanding 2-0 lead over formidable France but Mbappe's remarkable brace brought France back level in a dramatic twist and took the summit clash into extra-time. Messi and Mbappe scored one goal each in extra time to keep scores tied 3-3 so that the match could be decided in the penalty shootout. Argentina won the penalty shootout 4-2 to win their third FIFA World Cup title.

Messi, in his 26th World Cup appearance, became the first player to win the Golden Ball (best player of the tournament) at two different World Cups.

The final of 2022 edition of FIFA World Cup was just the second World Cup final to see both teams score a penalty, after 1974 between Germany  and Netherlands. FIFA World Cup 2022 was also the first final in the tournament's history to see both teams score at least three goals.

FIFA World Cup 2022 saw five penalty shootouts, most of any single edition in the history of the tournament.