World Cup, Lionel Messi and Argentina

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Argentina, without Lionel Messi, greeted by fans in Buenos Aires after World Cup return
Thousands of fans gathered in Buenos Aires on Monday evening to give a warm welcome to the Argentina football squad, who arrived home without captain Lionel Messi after their World Cup final loss to S...

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World Cup: Messi thanks Argentina fans but ‘wound will take time to heal’
Lionel Messi shares emotional message on painful World Cup loss
Lionel Messi sends emotional message to Argentina fans after World Cup final heartbreak
Lionel Messi has sent an emotional message to Argentina supporters following La Albiceleste’s heartbreaking World Cup finale.

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Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
Lionel Messi’s Viral Donald Trump Exchange Was More Complicated Than It Looked
Lionel Messi Breaks Silence With Heartbreaking Message After World Cup Final Loss
“But I also hold on to all the good things,” he wrote, pointing to Argentina’s comeback victories, the sacrifice of his teammates and the support that followed the defending champions across North Ame...

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'It's hard to close this wound' - Lionel Messi breaks silence on 'immense pain' of World Cup final disappointment against Spain
Lionel Messi breaks silence after ‘immense pain’ of World Cup final loss

Lionel Messi gets new 85-foot statue, even taller than torn down India sculpture

Lionel Messi must have gotten used to super-sized tributes to his greatness, yet fans keep finding grander ways to recognize his achievements.

Full circle moment: How internet is reacting before Messi vs Yamal WC clash

The Messi and Yamal photo from 2007 has taken over social media as both players gear up to represent their respective countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final

Spain beat Argentina to win second World Cup

European champions Spain broke the resistance of 10-man Argentina in extra-time to win their second ever World Cup in New Jersey. Barcelona's Ferran Torres was the difference maker in what was an overall disappointing final that was littered with interruptions.

Revealed: Where Lionel Messi headed instead of joining Argentina squad in open-top bus parade following World Cup final defeat to Spain

Lionel Messi decided against travelling to Buenos Aires with the Argentina squad following their heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The forward bypassed the traditional homecoming celebrations,