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Were Argentina under more pressure than usual in World Cup final? Lionel Messi’s tunnel pep talks fuel fan theories – WATCH | Football News

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Lionel Messi’s pep talks during World Cup final spark theories. (Video grabs) Fresh footage of Lionel Messi‘s pre-match and half-time team talks has reignited debate over whether Argentina entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup final carrying more baggage than just the weight of defending their title.The newly surfaced videos, recorded inside the dressing room and…

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WATCH: Lionel Messi returns home to Rosario after World Cup heartbreak; fans wait hours for a glimpse | Football News

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Lionel Messi returned to his hometown of Rosario on Tuesday for a brief period of rest following Argentina’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with hundreds of supporters gathering before dawn in the hope of catching a glimpse of their captain.Messi’s private jet touched down near Rosario at 6:27 a.m….

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‘It’s embarrassing’: Argentina’s World Cup final conduct under fresh scrutiny after viral clip emerges | Football News

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Argentina players protest after Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez (24) was shown a red card (AP Photo) Argentina’s FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain has come under renewed scrutiny after new footage surfaced on social media appearing to show an attempt to influence the aftermath of Enzo Fernandez’s decisive red card. Lionel Scaloni’s side lost 1-0…

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Another controversy! Cristiano Ronaldo likes Instagram post claiming FIFA helped Argentina reach World Cup final | Football News

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Cristiano Ronaldo (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo has found himself at the centre of a fresh FIFA World Cup 2026 controversy after his verified Instagram account liked a post that accused FIFA of helping Lionel Messi‘s Argentina reach the final. The incident has added to a tournament that has already seen several controversies,…

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Shades of Diego Maradona’s 1990 FIFA World Cup final in Lionel Messi’s 2026 journey | Football News

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Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi (Image credit: Agencies) The tears took you back to a balmy July night 36 years ago. As Leo Messi stood there at the MetLife Stadium — defeated — on Sunday night, it was impossible not to be reminded of Diego Maradona. ‘El Diego’ was inconsolable as the Germans walked up…

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Luis de la Fuente: The architect behind Spain’s FIFA World Cup revival | Football News

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Spaniards appear to be particularly skilled at frustrating their opponents. Their PM, Pedro Sanchez, showed this on the geopolitical pitch, annoying Trump repeatedly over his refusal to let US use Spain’s airspace for the Iran war.Weeks later, Luis de la Fuente, head of their national team, expressed similar faith in his ‘camaraderie’ theory to frustrate…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Method over madness: How Spain’s collective brilliance conquered the world | Football News

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It was the kind of Ferrandipity Spain perhaps needed in the end to reclaim their world. When the denouement arrived, the camera slowly turned observational, staying close to a few central characters and showing how they tried to fit into the sense of eventuality. Against the sunny backdrop of a giant New Jersey stadium, a…

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Argentina players could face FIFA bans after World Cup 2026 final chaos against Spain | Football News

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NEW DELHI: Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain could have further consequences, with FIFA launching an investigation into the post-match clashes that broke out after Sunday’s final at the New York New Jersey Stadium in New Jersey.Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win their second FIFA World Cup title, but celebrations were…

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‘The pain is immense’: Lionel Messi pens emotional note after Argentina lose FIFA World Cup 2026 final to Spain | Football News

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NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi shared an emotional message after Argentina’s 0-1 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. While admitting that the loss was painful, the 39-year-old said he was proud of what Argentina had achieved during their title defence.Spain ended Argentina’s hopes…

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Lionel Messi suffers unwanted first in FIFA World Cup final as Spain silence Argentina icon | Football News

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi endured a rare off day in Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat to Spain, with the legendary forward failing to create a single chance for a teammate for the first time in his World Cup career. The statistic underlined Spain’s disciplined defensive display as Luis de la…

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