Mondial-2026: "La douleur est très vive", réagit Messi après la finale perdue
Argentina star Lionel Messi expressed his "very deep pain" on Monday on his Instagram account, in what constitutes his first statement the day after the World Cup final loss to Spain (1-0 after extra time).
"The pain is very sharp and this injury will be difficult to heal. But I'm also holding on to all the positives," wrote the 39-year-old player, who broke down in tears after the defeat.
"Today it is difficult to fully appreciate what we have achieved, but this team has reached two consecutive World Cup finals," wrote the former FC Barcelona player, who also congratulated Spain on their title.
Messi spoke of the stunning victories against England and Egypt that "will forever be etched in our memories" and the "support of an entire country" that allowed the Albiceleste to "once again be among the best in the world."
"Once again, we have managed to unite as a nation and be all together, sharing the immense pride of being Argentinian," he added.
In his message, he did not mention his future with the national team.
Having scored 8 goals during the competition, the Rosario native missed his final, just like his team, who were unable to threaten a better organized Spanish team.
In the World Cup, he has two lost finals (2014, 2026) and one won, in 2022, against France.
According to the press, the Inter Miami player is not among the players returning to Buenos Aires on Monday.
AFP
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