Lionel Messi moved to tears after FIFA World Cup Final heartbreak
Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after Argentina's FIFA World Cup title defence ended in heartbreak. Messi broke down in tears as Spain defeated the defending champions 1-0 in the Extra Time to lift their second FIFA World Cup title.
Lionel Messi was left in tears after Argentina's World Cup title defence ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
The 39-year-old captain was visibly emotional after the final whistle as fans around the stadium chanted his name and held up placards in tribute to the Argentine legend following another historic World Cup campaign.
SPAIN SHUT DOWN LIONEL MESSI
Spain successfully shut down Lionel Messi as they defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift their second FIFA World Cup title at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Spain vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup Final: Highlights
Messi entered the final with eight goals and four assists in the tournament but found little room to influence the contest as Spain dominated possession and denied the Argentina captain space in dangerous areas. Luis de la Fuente's side controlled proceedings from the outset, preventing the 39-year-old from dictating the game.
Argentina struggled throughout the contest and failed to register a shot until the closing stages of extra time. Their task became even more difficult when Enzo Fernandez was sent off after receiving a second yellow card late in normal time.
Spain finally found the breakthrough in the 106th minute. Pedro Porro delivered a cross to the back post, Nico Williams headed the ball back into the middle, and substitute Ferran Torres fired a first-time half-volley past Emiliano Martinez to score the only goal of the final.
Messi attempted to spark a late comeback after Spain took the lead, curling one effort just over the crossbar before Giuliano Simeone also missed a chance from inside the box. However, Argentina could not find an equaliser as Spain held on to claim the title.
The victory made Spain the first World Cup champions to concede just one goal throughout an entire tournament. They also became the only nation to win the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup in successive tournaments on two occasions.
Despite the defeat, Messi reached another milestone by becoming only the second player to appear in three FIFA World Cup finals. At 39, he also became the oldest outfield player to feature in a World Cup final. Spain, however, had the final say as they reclaimed football's biggest prize after a hard-fought 120-minute contest.
Lionel Messi was left in tears after Argentina's World Cup title defence ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
The 39-year-old captain was visibly emotional after the final whistle as fans around the stadium chanted his name and held up placards in tribute to the Argentine legend following another historic World Cup campaign.
SPAIN SHUT DOWN LIONEL MESSI
Spain successfully shut down Lionel Messi as they defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift their second FIFA World Cup title at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Spain vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup Final: Highlights
Messi entered the final with eight goals and four assists in the tournament but found little room to influence the contest as Spain dominated possession and denied the Argentina captain space in dangerous areas. Luis de la Fuente's side controlled proceedings from the outset, preventing the 39-year-old from dictating the game.
Argentina struggled throughout the contest and failed to register a shot until the closing stages of extra time. Their task became even more difficult when Enzo Fernandez was sent off after receiving a second yellow card late in normal time.
Spain finally found the breakthrough in the 106th minute. Pedro Porro delivered a cross to the back post, Nico Williams headed the ball back into the middle, and substitute Ferran Torres fired a first-time half-volley past Emiliano Martinez to score the only goal of the final.
Messi attempted to spark a late comeback after Spain took the lead, curling one effort just over the crossbar before Giuliano Simeone also missed a chance from inside the box. However, Argentina could not find an equaliser as Spain held on to claim the title.
The victory made Spain the first World Cup champions to concede just one goal throughout an entire tournament. They also became the only nation to win the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup in successive tournaments on two occasions.
Despite the defeat, Messi reached another milestone by becoming only the second player to appear in three FIFA World Cup finals. At 39, he also became the oldest outfield player to feature in a World Cup final. Spain, however, had the final say as they reclaimed football's biggest prize after a hard-fought 120-minute contest.
Lionel Messi was left in tears after Argentina's World Cup title defence ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
The 39-year-old captain was visibly emotional after the final whistle as fans around the stadium chanted his name and held up placards in tribute to the Argentine legend following another historic World Cup campaign.
SPAIN SHUT DOWN LIONEL MESSI
Spain successfully shut down Lionel Messi as they defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift their second FIFA World Cup title at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Spain vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup Final: Highlights
Messi entered the final with eight goals and four assists in the tournament but found little room to influence the contest as Spain dominated possession and denied the Argentina captain space in dangerous areas. Luis de la Fuente's side controlled proceedings from the outset, preventing the 39-year-old from dictating the game.
Argentina struggled throughout the contest and failed to register a shot until the closing stages of extra time. Their task became even more difficult when Enzo Fernandez was sent off after receiving a second yellow card late in normal time.
Spain finally found the breakthrough in the 106th minute. Pedro Porro delivered a cross to the back post, Nico Williams headed the ball back into the middle, and substitute Ferran Torres fired a first-time half-volley past Emiliano Martinez to score the only goal of the final.
Messi attempted to spark a late comeback after Spain took the lead, curling one effort just over the crossbar before Giuliano Simeone also missed a chance from inside the box. However, Argentina could not find an equaliser as Spain held on to claim the title.
The victory made Spain the first World Cup champions to concede just one goal throughout an entire tournament. They also became the only nation to win the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup in successive tournaments on two occasions.
Despite the defeat, Messi reached another milestone by becoming only the second player to appear in three FIFA World Cup finals. At 39, he also became the oldest outfield player to feature in a World Cup final. Spain, however, had the final say as they reclaimed football's biggest prize after a hard-fought 120-minute contest.
