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Has Messi won the World Cup?
Yes, Lionel Messi finally won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, beating France in a thrilling final. This was a huge moment for him, as it was the one major trophy that had eluded him throughout his career. It's a key difference between him and Ronaldo, who, as our story mentions, never managed to win the World Cup.
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