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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Messi says Argentina's defeat by Spain left immense pain
July 20 : Lionel Messi said Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain had left "immense" pain but praised his team for reaching a second successive final and thanked supporters for uniting behind the national side.
Messi di Piala Dunia 2026: Gagal Juara, Rekornya Disalip Mbappe
Lionel Messi jalani roller coaster di Piala Dunia 2026. Argentina gagal dibawanya jadi juara, sempat pecahkan rekor top skor tapi disalip Kylian Mbappe.
Enzo Fernandez Takut Minta Maaf sama Messi?
Enzo Fernandez kena kartu merah di laga final Piala Dunia 2026, Argentina pun kalah. Enzo tampak takut minta maaf sama sang kapten, Lionel Messi.
Not even Messi's magic could will Argentina to back-to-back World Cups - ESPN
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.
Player ratings: Lionel Messi 3/10 as Spain beat Argentina in World Cup final - ESPN
Spain finally emerged victorious over Argentina in extra time in one of the most one-sided World Cup finals of all time, thanks to substitute Ferran Torres' 106th-minute winner.
Messi and Scaloni got the most they could out of this Argentina team - ESPN
«Thanks Scaloneta,» said the headline in Argentina's Pagina 12 newspaper shortly after Sunday's World Cup final, using the nickname for the team coached by Lionel Scaloni.
Kylian Mbappe beats Lionel Messi to Golden Boot after breaking World Cup record
Kylian Mbappe claimed his second successive World Cup Golden Boot as Lionel Messi and Argentina were shackled by Spain in Sunday’s final.