The football world is buzzing after Spain's dramatic 1-0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final, a result that ended Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cup titles.

As expected, social media exploded with reactions, jokes, and creative fan edits. One viral image making the rounds shows Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Spain's young star proudly holding the World Cup trophy, while Cristiano Ronaldo is humorously edited to be holding a gas cylinder instead of the famous trophy.

The image, created by football fans, reflects the playful rivalry that continues to dominate online discussions whenever football's biggest stars are compared. While some supporters celebrate Spain's triumph and Argentina's near miss, others have used memes to reignite the long-running Messi vs Ronaldo debate.

Spain's victory has been hailed as the rise of a new generation, while Argentina's defeat has left many fans wondering whether this was Messi's final opportunity to add another World Cup title to his legendary career.

One thing is certain: football fans never miss an opportunity to turn major sporting moments into viral internet culture.

What do you think of the viral meme? Banter or disrespect? Share your thoughts in the comments.