FIFA World Cup Final 2022: Is this drink behind powerful performance of Messi, Argentina?

FIFA World Cup Final 2022, Argentina World Cup: After a thrilling final saw Argentina beat France on penalties, Lionel Messi was confirmed as the best player at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Soon after, people started yerba mate - a herbal drink from Argentina. This drink is also famous in Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay. There are several soccer players who love this drink.

Argentina Came With 1,100 Pounds Of Yerba Mate

Several teams came prepared for FIFA World Cup and brought this drink with them. However, it was Argentina that topped them all. They came with whopping 1,100 pounds of yerba mate to Qatar. 

Did Yerba Mate Helped Argentina?

Yerba Mate strong and often bitter herbal drink brewed hot or cold from the leaves of a plant native to South America. Not only Messi but other players were also seen drinking it during and after matches. This is why people on social media and other platforms are claiming that the drink has helped players a lot. The drink is rich in antioxidants, including xanthines, caffeoyl derivatives, saponins, and polyphenols. It also has saponins that are natural emulsifiers and boost the immune system.

Messi plans to play on for Argentina after World Cup win

Messi is not ready to walk away from Argentina yet, despite ending his pursuit of a World Cup winner's medal. The soccer great secured the one major trophy that has eluded him in his storied career as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in the final at Lusail Stadium on Sunday.

"Finishing my career this way is impressive. After this, what else? I have a Copa America, a World Cup. Almost at the very end.

"I love soccer, what I do. I enjoy being part of the national team, the group. I want to enjoy a couple of more matches being a world champion."

Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world on seven occasions.