After winning the World Cup, Leo Messi had a black robe draped over his shoulder by the Emir of Qatar.
在赢得世界杯后,一位卡塔尔埃米尔将一件黑色长袍披在了里奥·梅西的肩膀上。
Why did the Emir do this? Was it a symbol of respect, or an offense to cover up the Argentinian jersey?
这位埃米尔为什么要这么做?这是一种尊重的象征,还是为了遮盖住阿根廷队的球衣?
After every World Cup win, the captain of the winning team lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy, the photographs are iconic.
在每次赢得世界杯后,获胜球队的队长都会举起世界杯奖杯,而拍下的照片往往都是标志性的。
But in this year, Messi is wearing a black robe gifted to him by the Emir of Qatar.
但今年,梅西身穿的是卡塔尔埃米尔送给他的一件黑色长袍。
Why on earth would the Emir do that?
这位埃米尔究竟为何要这么做?
Some people pointed this out as an effort for Qatar to include themselves in the celebrations.
一些人指出,这是卡塔尔在努力让自己参与到庆祝活动当中。
After all, the Emir is kind of Messi's boss, in some way, since he signed for PSG.
毕竟,这位埃米尔在某种程度上是梅西的老板,因为他签约了巴黎圣日耳曼。
While, actually the truth is a bit different.
然而,事实并非如此。
According to many who know and understand the local culture, this was a sign of respect.
据许多了解当地文化的人表示,这是一种尊重的表现。
Known as the "Beshth", it is usually worn by important figures in Qatari's society, and was traditionally given to Arab warriors after victories in battle.
这件被称为“Beshth”的黑色长袍,通常穿在卡塔尔社会的重要人物身上,传统上是在战斗胜利后授予阿拉伯战士的。
And while there was no bloodshed on Sunday in Doha, we can say that the final was truly a battle.
虽然在周日的多哈上演的并不是流血事件,但我们可以说,本届决赛是一场真正的战斗。
Mbappe's hat-trick was incredible, and he scored in the shootout too against Emi Martinez, maybe the world's best penalty shot-stopper.
姆巴佩的帽子戏法令人瞠目结舌,而且他在点球大战中面对埃米·马丁内斯也取得了进球,后者可能是当今世界上最出色的点球终结者。
But Messi was the victorious warrior, with two goals and a goal in the penalty shootout, and an incredible all-around performance, he led his team to victory.
但梅西才是取得最终胜利的勇士,他在比赛中打入两粒进球,在点球大战中又打入一球,并且展现了令人难以置信的全面表现,从而带领他的球队取得了比赛的胜利。
Messi deserved to wear the Beshth more than any other player in Qatar.
在卡塔尔,相比其他任何球员,梅西穿上这件“Beshth”实属当之无愧。