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Ovechkin revels in Messi winning World Cup with Argentina

Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the trophy after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Argentina won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 3-3. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. Argentina won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 3-3. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, poses with a Messi soccer jersey with Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, and Brooks Orpik (44) during a ceremony in honor of his 1,000th NHL hockey game, before the team's game against the Nashville Predators on Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. The happiest professional athlete outside soccer about Lionel Messi winning the World Cup might be hockey star Alex Ovechkin. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, in Washington. The Stars won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin revels in Messi winning World Cup with Argentina