Argentina finally ended a 36-year wait to win the FIFA World Cup but a black cloak, a bisht, had tongues wagging as smiling captain Lionel Messi raised the 18 carat gold trophy.
Inspired by a mesmerising Lionel Messi performance, Argentina finally ended a 36-year wait to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday.
All eyes were on captain Messi as he took to the stage to lift the 18 carat gold trophy as he has now won every major football tournament.
However, after collecting his gold medal from FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani wrapped the 35-year-old in a black robe known as a bisht.
The South Americans had defeated France in a penalty shootout following the 3-3 scoreline at the end of extra-time in a thrilling end to a phenomenal tournament held in Qatar, a Muslim country.
Messi, who was full of smiles, wore the bisht with immense honour, took to the centre of the stage, surrounded by his Argentine teammates, as fireworks and confetti took to the sky as he raised the trophy.
