Lionel Messi proud of Argentina but says final loss ‘will take time to heal’
Lionel Messi says the “pain is immense” and “will take time to heal” following Argentina’s 1-0 defeat to Spain which saw them come up short in the World Cup final.
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Lionel Messi says the “pain is immense” and “will take time to heal” following Argentina’s 1-0 defeat to Spain which saw them come up short in the World Cup final.
Robbie Williams has responded after suffering a “deeply unprofessional” blunder during the World Cup.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Most Argentina players collapsed onto the field as the final whistle echoed throughout New Jersey Stadium to signal Spain's 1-0 triumph in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Fans of La Albiceleste behind the goal initially stood there in shock before eventually breaking out into unified chants to ease the tension.
LONDON: Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday (Jul 20).
July 20 : World Cup winners Spain climbed back to the top of the FIFA men's rankings on Monday, while runners-up Argentina dropped to second place.
Former England forward and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75.
Kylian Mbappe claimed his second successive World Cup Golden Boot as Lionel Messi and Argentina were shackled by Spain in Sunday’s final.
DUBAI: The undisputed greatest of all time stood battered, bruised and badly beaten. The defeat added poignancy as it came at the hands of someone who had grown up idolizing him, and now, had all but ended his illustrious career.