Lionel Messi

Messi fought back tears after receiving his runner-up medal following Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain, visibly emotional as fans applauded.

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Messi's emotional response to Argentina's 2026 World Cup final loss reveals the human side of a legend.

• Viral tweet captured Messi crying with 221k...

Argentina 2-1 over Spain is The Tape's call for the 2026 World Cup final, with Messi chasing the perfect ending against the meanest defense in the tournament.

Messi makes history as the first to start three World Cup finals and the oldest outfield player in one, yet enters the decider without a goal in his...

Messi posted an emotional Instagram message stressing the journey with Argentina over titles, assuring teammates their legacy is secure regardless of...

Data across goals, assists, shot creation, and ball progression since the late 1980s confirms Messi as the clear all-time leader in both peak and...

At halftime in the 2026 World Cup final, Argentina and Spain remain scoreless, with Messi yet to score or assist.

• Live stats after 30 minutes: 0...

The godfather-heir narrative between 39-year-old Messi and 19-year-old Yamal builds hype for Sunday's final.

• Stats favor Yamal: 30 goals and 29...

Mbappé claimed the all-time World Cup scoring record with 22 goals after his brace vs England, also leading the Golden Boot race and adding pressure on Messi ahead of Argentina's final against Spain.

A 19-year-old photo of Messi cradling baby Yamal sets the stage for Sunday's World Cup final. The 39-year-old legend chases one last title while the...

• Messi leads Maradona with 8 goals and 12 goal contributions in 7 games (vs. 5G/10A), plus a 9.01 SofaScore rating.
• Maradona's edge in dribbles (53...

The night before the 2026 World Cup final, Messi shared an emotional message with Argentina fans, stressing that the journey mattered more than...

Messi trails Mbappé by two goals for the Golden Boot after the France star reached 10.

• Golden Boot path: Needs multiple goals in the final and an...

World Cup Final Preview

• 🔥 Messi vs Spain: Argentina faces Spain in Sunday's World Cup final, with Messi entering with eight goals and four...

Messi's potential final match carries historic weight—he's chasing a second World Cup title at 39, with eight goals and four assists this tournament...

• Argentina coach remains unsure about Messi's future but admits "He doesn’t stop surprising us"
• Messi enters Sunday's final with records including...

• Mbappé now holds the all-time World Cup goal record with 22, one ahead of Messi
• He leads the 2026 Golden Boot race 10-8 and needs just a strong...

• Spain enters as favorites after a near-perfect performance against France, showcasing tactical superiority and control.
• Yet Argentina's Messi...

Messi will become the oldest outfield player ever in a World Cup final at 39, a mark previously held only by goalkeeper Dino Zoff.

This appearance...

Messi has surged ahead in the Ballon d'Or race after reaching the World Cup final, becoming the clear favorite for a record ninth trophy. The outcome...