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Messi breaks silence after World Cup final loss, congratulates Spain
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has broken his silence after his side’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in the United States.
The Inter Miami FC forward admitted that the loss would be difficult to overcome while expressing pride in his team’s achievements.
Messi, who did not speak to reporters after Sunday’s final in New York, shared his first reaction online on Monday following Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat.
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