Russian President Vladimir Putin has called his Argentine counterpart, Alberto Fernandez, to congratulate him on the victory of the Argentine national team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
"Vladimir Putin has just held a phone conversation with President Fernandez of Argentina and warmly congratulated him on the victory of the Argentine national team at the FIFA World Cup," Peskov told reporters on Sunday.
Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has also congratulated Argentina with its victory. Brazil lost to Croatia in the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
"Happy with the victory of the Argentine neighbors. Great game from Messi, who really deserved (victory), and Di Maria. Congratulations to the players, the coaching staff from Argentina and my friend Alberto Fernandez," Lula da Silva said on Twitter on Sunday.
Feliz com a vitória dos vizinhos argentinos. Grande jogo de Messi, que merecia muito, e Di Maria. Parabéns jogadores, comissão técnica da Argentina e meu amigo @alferdez 🇦🇷
— Lula (@LulaOficial) December 18, 2022
Earlier in the day, Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties, following a 3-3 draw after extra time, and won the World Cup for the third time (previous victories in 1978 and 1986).
French President Emmanuel Macron offered "Congratulations to Argentina for their victory" in a Twitter post on Sunday. In the semifinal game on Wednesday France defeated Morocco 2-0. On Saturday, Croatia won the World Cup bronze medal, beating Morocco 2-1 in the third-place playoff.
Argentine President, Alberto Fernandez, to watch World Cup final from home
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said he watched Sunday's World Cup final match between his national team and France from home, and not in person from Qatar.
"Like millions of my compatriots, I will enjoy the final of the World Cup at home," he said Sunday on Twitter.
"I will live this fantastic moment as I have up to now, together with my people," he said. "Our best will be on the field, and our glorious fans in the stands."
Fernandez is a passionate fan of Argentinos Juniors, the team from which football superstar Diego Maradona emerged.
Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández tweeted: “Thanks to the players and coaching team. They are the example that we should not give up. That we have great people and a great future.”
Even Brazil, La Albiceleste’s great rival, sent congratulations.
La alegría del tamaño del mundo ❤️ Así nos sentimos y así lo compartimos con todos nuestros pueblos hermanos @DiazCanelB. https://t.co/rtNoAMv4jI
— Alberto Fernández (@alferdez) December 18, 2022
Gracias por este saludo presidente Putin. Que la alegría que hoy une a la Argentina con tantos pueblos del mundo sirva como ejemplo: nuestras sociedades necesitan unidad y paz. https://t.co/g13PYw5iMM
— Alberto Fernández (@alferdez) December 19, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐ pic.twitter.com/00cPG6YqXL
— Alberto Fernández (@alferdez) December 19, 2022
Fernandez's French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, however, attended the final in person, officials announced.
On Wednesday, Macron also attended as France prevailed in its semi-final against Morocco.
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