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Messi thanks fans after World Cup final loss
Al Jazeera··22 Jul
Lionel Messi posted on Instagram on Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He said the pain was immense and the wound would take time to heal, while thanking fans and congratulating Spain. Argentina reached two consecutive World Cup finals after winning on penalties against France in Qatar 2022.
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What It Means For You
- Argentina fans who followed the World Cup campaign share the post-final grief Messi described in his Instagram message.
- Messi finished with 21 World Cup goals, a record later surpassed by Kylian Mbappe's 22 in the tournament.
- Inter Miami fans will not see Messi or Rodrigo De Paul in the next two MLS matches as they recover.
What's Happening
- Lionel Messi posted on Instagram Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in New Jersey.
- He thanked fans, congratulated Spain and said the pain of defeat would take time to heal.
- Argentina reached back-to-back World Cup finals after winning on penalties in Qatar 2022 against France.
What Happens Next
- Messi turned 39 during the 2026 tournament and did not say whether he would play in the 2030 World Cup.
- Spain held Argentina without a shot on goal in the final after Argentina beat England in the semifinal.
- ESPN reported Messi and De Paul will skip Inter Miami's next two regular-season games and the MLS All-Star match.
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