The Guardian·3 min read·medium
Lionel Messi’s World Cup fairytale ends with pitiful Argentina as final villains
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Pablo Iglesias Maurer
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Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain, marking a disappointing end to Lionel Messi's international career. The article criticizes Argentina's aggressive playing style during the match, contrasting it with their previous performances in the tournament.
0:18 Ugly scenes as Argentina lose World Cup final – video World Cup 2026 Analysis Lionel Messi’s World Cup fairytale ends with pitiful Argentina as final villains Pablo Iglesias Maurer at New York New Jersey Stadium Game’s greatest player will not see his legacy sullied by defeat to Spain but his team’s display destroyed the game
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