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Argentina lifted the FIFA World Cup 2022 after a thrilling win over France 4-2 on penalties after the scores were tied at 3-3 in 120 minutes of sublime football. A World Cup final that was the stuff of dreams had a fairy tale ending with Argentina’s messiah Lionel Messi once again shining on the biggest stage of all to fulfil his destiny of lifting the only trophy missing from his cabinet.

Social media had a meltdown with Messi lifting the World Cup for Argentina after 36 years and shining on the grandest stages of them all. Messi was lifted by his former teammate Sergio Aguero and given a lap of honour by his teammates after the match.

A video of Messi dancing with the World Cup trophy on a table inside the dressing room is also going viral. The video was shared by Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi. Another wholesome video shows Messi celebrating with his mother inside the stadium.

Messi, 35, opened the scoring through a penalty in the 23rd minute to give Argentina the lead and then Angel Di Maria finished a superb counter-attacking goal to make it 2-0 inside 36 minutes. France’s Kylian Mbappe then showed his world-class mettle to pull two goals back. First from the penalty spot in the 80th minute and then a brilliant volley in the 81st minute to make it level.

Argentina’s ever-dependable goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez once again rose to the occasion as he saved a crucial penalty. Argentina triumphed in the end to lift the coveted trophy, their third World Cup, and their first since 1986.

Are you dreading winter weather because you don’t want to move your workout indoors? It may be cold outside, but braving the cold temps for your workout could actually have added benefits.

Before you move indoors for the winter, check out these benefits of working out in the cold.

You’ll burn more calories. Your body has to work harder to regulate its core temperature, meaning you’ll burn more calories in a cold weather workout that you would doing the same workout indoors.

You’ll do more for your heart. Just as your body has to work harder in the cold to regulate its core temperature, your heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout your body.

You won’t forget your warm-up and cool-down. Cold weather will make your muscles even more stiff, making your warm-up and cool-down all the more important. When you step out into the cold for your workout, you won’t forget to give yourself a few extra minutes to warm-up and cool-down before and after your workout.

You’ll get much needed vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiencies are even more common in the winter when we spend more time indoors. Taking your workout outside will give you a good dose of vitamin D to help keep your bones healthy and protect against diseases and other health conditions.

You’ll be happier and more energized. If you enjoy the rush of energy your feel after a good workout, you’ll feel even better after a cold weather workout. Hot, humid summer weather can put a damper on your mood, but the chilly weather is stimulating.