Messi says Argentina's defeat by Spain left immense pain
Lionel Messi describes the 'immense pain' following Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain.
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The brief
Spain has won the World Cup after defeating Argentina in the final. Following the match, Lionel Messi stated that the defeat left him with immense pain.
Coverage from ESPN and The New Yorker emphasizes that Spain's victory was driven by Luis de la Fuente's team ethos and a methodical approach. Conversely, The New York Times characterized Argentina's conduct during the final as disgraced and petulant.
Public celebrations are underway, with FOX Sports reporting on Spain's World Cup parade featuring Lamine Yamal and his brother.
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Quick answers
How did Messi react to the loss?
According to Reuters, Messi said the defeat by Spain left immense pain.
What was cited as the reason for Spain's victory?
ESPN and The New Yorker attribute the win to Luis de la Fuente's team ethos and a method that beat madness.
How was Argentina's behavior described?
The New York Times described Argentina as having disgraced themselves and the final with charmless petulance.
Coverage (12)
- Scores celebrate Spain's 'Kings of the World' win in exhilarated Madrid Reuters · 14h ago
- Spain's World Cup champions return home for parade in front of almost 2 million NPR · 14h ago
- Lionel Messi, Argentina and the challenge of moving on from a GOAT The New York Times · 14h ago
- How Spain built a soccer identity that conquered the world AP News · 14h ago
- I went to the World Cup final. Here's what got fans cheering Yahoo · 14h ago
- Spain Celebrates Both a Soccer Win and a Sense of Wider Success The New York Times · 14h ago
- Lionel Messi thanks Argentina fans: ‘Wound will take time to heal’ Reuters · 14h ago
- Method Beats Madness at the World Cup Final The New Yorker · 14h ago
- Luis de la Fuente's team ethos won the World Cup for Spain ESPN · 14h ago
- Spain's World Cup Parade Highlights, From Yamal And His Brother To Joyful Fans FOX Sports · 14h ago
- Argentina disgraced themselves, and the World Cup final, with their charmless petulance The New York Times · 14h ago
- Messi says Argentina's defeat by Spain left immense pain Reuters · 14h ago
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