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Messi issues first reaction after Argentina's heartbreaking loss in WC final

football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 18:42 IST
Lionel Messi took to Instagram to issue his first reaction on Argentina failing to defend the FIFA World Cup 2026

UEFA president Ceferin doesn’t attend Argentina-Spain final in protest

Aleksander Ceferin has done the unthinkable.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 17:31 IST

Rudi Garcia steps down as Belgium coach after poor FIFA World Cup 2026 show

Rudi Garcia has left his role as Belgium coach after his side were knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 15:38 IST

'Legendary' former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 15:33 IST

A Messi-merising World Cup story

Lionel Messi reacts after he was handed a silver medal during the award ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (AFP)
football
Published on Jul 20, 2026 14:43 IST

FIFA set to investigate Argentina's violent conduct post WC final: Report

Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni (C,R) tries to intervene as Argentina's midfielder #05 Leandro Paredes clashes with Spain's defender #04 Eric Garcia.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 16:42 IST

Wayne Rooney calls out Lionel Messi for unsporting behaviour in FIFA WC final

Wayne Rooney didn't like Lionel Messi trying to get Cucurella sent of
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 12:58 IST

Argentina called 'classless' after refusing to acknowledge Spain at World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi, Nicolas Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul and Enzo Fernandez look dejected with teammates.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 16:11 IST

World Cup 2026 best XI: Messi, Mbappe and Rodri lead Spain-heavy team

Kylian Mbappe for France, Lionel Messi for Argentina
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 09:28 IST

Messi broke Argentina's cycle of suffering, but could not outrun their pain

Lionel Messi during the World Cup final.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 08:39 IST

Pele and Maradona may debate him, but Messi's final World Cup erased all doubt

Pele, Lionel Messi and Maradona.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 08:24 IST

Spain's World Cup triumph marred by death of a 13-year-old during celebrations

Spanish fans celebrate in central Madrid after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 07:13 IST

Lionel Messi does not intervene as teammates spark ugly brawl after final defeat

Leandro Paredes clashed with Gavi during the 2026 World Cup final.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 06:57 IST

The World Cup is over. Is Lionel Messi's Argentina journey really finished?

Argentina's fans are silhouetted as they stand atop a structure with an image of Lionel Messi in the background near the Obelisk after Argentina lost the FIFA World Cup final
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 06:56 IST

Did the World Cup 2026 final feature two best teams? Numbers say otherwise

Argentina vs Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 10:49 IST

Lionel Scaloni breaks down in tears, casts doubt over Argentina future

Lionel Scaloni, Head Coach of Argentina, reacts after receiving his runner-up medal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 05:22 IST

Ramos skips Spain's celebrations to console tearful Messi after Yamal's gesture

Sergio Ramos and Lamine Yamal consoling Lionel Messi after the World Cup 2026 final.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 05:01 IST

In a World Cup ruled by superstars, Spain proved the team still matters most

Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 04:42 IST

How Spain 2026 evolved beyond 2010 without abandoning their footballing identity

The Spain team after the 2010 and 2026 World Cups.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 03:42 IST

Super-sub Nico Williams gives Spain wings in World Cup final

Spain's Nico Williams after the FIFA World Cup Final on Monday. (Reuters)
football
Published on Jul 20, 2026 02:42 IST

Why Rodri deserved Golden Ball over Messi after the WC final settled the debate

Rodri with the golden ball and Lionel Messi after losing the final.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 02:40 IST

The blueprint that broke Messi: How Spain dismantled Argentina to win the WC

Spain players form a guard of honor for Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates during the trophy presentation
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 05:32 IST

World Cup 2026 final: Spain’s collective triumphs over Messi’s genius

Spain's Dani Olmo lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the World Cup final against Argentina. (REUTERS)
football
Published on Jul 20, 2026 01:45 IST

One final, several records lost: How Spain denied Messi a historic farewell

Lionel Messi looks dejected after losing the World Cup final.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 01:41 IST

Messi lost everything in one night—and barely left a mark on the World Cup final

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi reacts during the 2026 World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 24:42 IST

Written off, then written into history: Ferran Torres' World Cup redemption

Ferran Torres' goal sealed the World Cup win for Spain.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 24:29 IST

Argentina’s Paredes pushes Garcia, Gavi to the ground after Spain win World Cup

Spain's Gavi falls as he scuffles with Argentina's Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada after World Cup final.
football
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 04:03 IST

Messi cries inconsolably after Spain deny Argentina consecutive World Cup titles

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) reacts after losing to Spain in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York
football
Updated on Jul 19, 2026 23:20 IST

Spain end Argentina's reign to reclaim World Cup after 16 years

Spain's Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026
football
Updated on Jul 19, 2026 22:58 IST

FIFA World Cup Final referees: Who will assist Slavko Vinčić on VAR today?

FIFA World Cup Final: Argentina vs Spain referees and VAR officials list . REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
football
Published on Jul 19, 2026 17:26 IST
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