Following the final match of the FIFA World Cup on July 19, where Spain emerged victorious, Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi broke down in tears.
Messi, an Argentine, was unable to hold back his emotions after the loss and upon receiving the Silver Ball award.
At 39 years old, the player netted eight goals during the tournament, finishing as the second-highest scorer behind France’s Kylian Mbappé, who scored ten.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim the World Cup final.
Spain’s captain, Rodri (Rodrigo Hernández Cascante), was named the tournament’s best player. Following the match, the Manchester City midfielder was awarded the Golden Ball as the top performer of the World Cup. Previously, Messi had received the Golden Ball twice—in 2014 and 2022.
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