Sports · 21 July 2026

Messi feels "immense pain" after World Cup final loss

Lionel Messi said the pain of Argentina's 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain is "immense" and will take time to heal. The 39-year-old, who also lost the 2014 final, posted an emotional statement on social media. He congratulated Spain and thanked fans for their support, noting Argentina reached two consecutive finals.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 July 2026 at 7:04

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