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Messi says Argentina's World Cup final defeat caused 'immense' pain

From CNA · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lionel Messi described Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain as causing "immense" pain.
  • He praised his team for reaching a second consecutive final and thanked supporters for their unity.
  • Messi, who has played in three World Cup finals, acknowledged the pride in being Argentine despite the defeat.

Lionel Messi stated that Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final against Spain has left "immense" pain that will take a long time to heal. Spain secured a 1-0 victory in extra time on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, denying Argentina a second consecutive World Cup title.

Despite the profound disappointment, Messi highlighted the positive aspects of the campaign. He wrote on social media, "But I'll also hold on to all the good memories… the support of an entire country which, together with the hard work and effort of this squad, led us to be, once again, amongst the best in the world."

The pain is immense and it's going to take a long time for this wound to heal.

— Lionel MessiMessi described his feelings after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain.

The 39-year-old forward congratulated Spain and emphasized that Argentina could take pride in reaching two consecutive World Cup finals. Messi has now appeared in three men's World Cup finals (2014, 2022, and 2026), becoming only the second player, after Brazil's Cafu, to achieve this feat.

But I'll also hold on to all the good memories… the support of an entire country which, together with the hard work and effort of this squad, led us to be, once again, amongst the best in the world.

— Lionel MessiMessi reflected on the positive aspects of the World Cup campaign despite the final defeat.

Messi, Argentina's most decorated player, has led the team to victory in the 2022 World Cup, the 2021 and 2024 Copa America titles, and the 2022 Finalissima. He also holds eight Ballon d'Or awards and is widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time.

"Once again, we managed to come together as a country and stand united," Messi added. "sharing the immense pride of being Argentine."

Once again, we managed to come together as a country and stand united, sharing the immense pride of being Argentine.

— Lionel MessiMessi commented on the national unity fostered by the team's performance.
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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