Before Argentina's captain and superstar Lionel Messi could lift the World Cup trophy, he was dressed in a bisht by Fifa president Gianni Infantino and the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.

It is an event that subsequently created great discussions.

SVT's Middle East correspondent Samir Abu Eid believes that the gesture has great significance for Qatar.

- In the Arab world, the Middle East, a large part of the world, Qatar has not been criticized as we have.

We have pointed out all the shortcomings, or tried to do so.

They have not done that much in the outside world, but they have seen that it is a fantastic championship.

Then they get what they want all the way to the end, there is great symbolism in that, I would like to say, he says and continues:

- This picture that will become historic, there he is wearing this Qatari bisht.

For them, it was full pot, I would like to say.

A bisht is a traditional festive garment in the Middle East and is often worn on ceremonial occasions.

CLIP: Here's Messi donning a bisht before his big moment (December 18, 2022)

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Here Messi gets dressed in a bisht before his big moment