The highly anticipated Qatar 2022 World Cup came to a close a few days ago with a nail-biting final match between France and Argentina. Both teams put up a fierce fight, and the match remained evenly matched until it was decided by penalties. In the end, Argentina emerged victorious, pulling off an impressive win against France. It was a thrilling match that will be remembered for years to come.
The Argentina and Messi’s victory was celebrated by football fans around the globe, including some manga authors who are clearly avid supporters of the sport. As Argentina triumphantly lifted the World Cup trophy, several manga authors took to social media to express their joy and support for the winning team. Shū Sakuratani, the creator of The Rooster Fighter, was particularly excited and shared celebratory illustrations on their personal account.
Shū Sakuratani was joined by fellow authors Yugo Kobayashi (Ao Ashi) and Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Edens Zero), who also shared their own celebratory artwork to mark Argentina’s victory. The support and enthusiasm of these talented manga artists added an extra layer of excitement to the already exhilarating win.
Hiro Mashima created a special illustration featuring Happy, the beloved kitten from Fairy Tail and Edens Zero. In the drawing, Happy is shown wearing the Argentina national team shirt. Above the illustration, a bold red message reads “Congratulations,” perfectly capturing the joy and excitement of the moment.
Yugo Kobayashi, the author of Ao Ashi, shared an incredible illustration of the team’s star player, Lionel Messi. In the drawing, Messi is depicted with a triumphant fist raised and a satisfied smile on his face, perfectly capturing the excitement of the moment. Kobayashi shared the illustration on their personal blog, expressing their gratitude to the Qatar World Cup for helping them rediscover their love for Messi and the beautiful game.
As the Qatar 2022 World Cup unfolded, Muneyuki Kaneshiro, the creator of Blue Lock, showed his support for the Japanese national team by sharing a series of celebratory illustrations on social media. Each time the team secured a victory, Kaneshiro took to his personal accounts to congratulate them and share his excitement. He particularly celebrated their wins against Germany and France, two formidable opponents.
