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…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) stands on the pitch after the World Cup final (AP/PTI photo) Lionel Messi‘s glittering World Cup journey ended in heartbreak, but the love from Argentina’s supporters never faded. Moments after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium, emotional scenes unfolded as…
Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) kisses the trophy after the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Spain’s World Cup final hero Ferran Torres admitted he was still struggling to believe what he had achieved after scoring the extra-time winner that sealed a historic 1-0 victory over Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.The Barcelona…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his glittering career even before a ball was kicked in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, becoming the first player in history to captain his country in three World Cup finals.As Messi walked out to lead defending champions Argentina against…