According to his country's newspapers, Lionel Messi has fulfilled a destiny which has been his since before he was born.
The emotion of the journalists who have waited 36 years to see their side on top of the world is conveyed in the Argentine press.
Jose Luis Lanao described Argentina's flag as "sky blue and white like a cherry blossom illuminated by the open sky" in the paper.
He describes the country as "the world champion in soccer and joy".
In another newspaper, Clarin, journalist Juan Cruz reminds readers that "football is made of roses and thorns" - while also inadvertently raising a question over Messi's age. While Fifa's squad list suggests he is 35, Cruz has him a year younger.
"Messi, at 34 years old, is the world champion, a trophy that he was destined for before he was even born," Cruz said.
The president of Argentina thanked the team in a message on the social networking site.
Gabriel Boric gave a giant embrace to the Argentines.
The rest of the world reacted to Argentina winning the World Cup.
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