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What Lionel Messi said after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain

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The Independent UK

Lionel Messi Breaks Silence on 2026 World Cup Final Defeat With Timely Reminder

Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain in a manner that earned plenty of enemies.

Sports Illustrated

A big red speaker, Louis Vuitton trophy trunks and a tattoo bet – how Spain celebrated World Cup win

Luis de la Fuente’s team was the best at the tournament by some margin but are not satisfied yet with focus now on ‘the next game in September’

The Guardian - UK

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Before You Call It Crap: What FIFA's First Halftime Show Was Actually Built to Do

Eleven Minutes, Two Dead Rock Legends' Golf Cart, and a Fight Nobody's Actually Having. Rooney called it "crap" in five words. A closer look at the World Cup's first halftime show finds a more complicated, defensible verdict.

Latin Times

Lionel Messi breaks silence after ‘immense pain’ of World Cup final loss

Messi has surely played his final ever World Cup game after missing out on back-to-back titles against Spain

The Independent UK

Spain’s metronome: the statistics behind Rodri’s superb World Cup campaign

Midfielder’s supreme passing was too much for Argentina to handle in the final but his work without the ball proved just as crucial

The Guardian - UK

Spain Responds to President Trump Photobombing World Cup Final Celebration

Spain captain Rodri tried to usher the U.S. President off of the champion’s stage, seemingly eager to avoid what happened at the 2025 Club World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

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The Best Sports Illustrated Photos From Spain’s Unforgettable World Cup Final Win

Check out the best work from Sports Illustrated photographers Erick W. Rasco and Simon Bruty from the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

Sports Illustrated

'Some have been unfair': Pedro Porro hails 'incredible' Spain stars after World Cup triumph

Former Man City star struck winner in tense final

Evening Standard

Javier Bardem Calls Gaza 'Full Genocide' After Spain's World Cup Win, Cites Israel 'Proxy' Final

Javier Bardem used Spain's World Cup win to highlight political issues, calling Gaza a 'full genocide' and discussing the symbolic clash between Spain and Argentina over Israel-Palestine tensions.

International Business Times UK

Shakira Sparks Viral Frenzy With Spain Hero Ferran Torres at World Cup as Fans Mock Gerard Pique

Shakira's appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final with Ferran Torres reignited discussions about her past relationship with Gerard Piqué, highlighting the enduring public interest in their story.

International Business Times UK

The View hosts pile in on Trump for gatecrashing Spain’s World Cup trophy moment

‘Can I just point out he looks like somebody inserted his picture,’ Whoopi Goldberg said

The Independent UK

FIFA to review post-match brawl after Spain vs Argentina World Cup final

The National (Scotland)

One Thing We Learned About All 48 World Cup Teams

A brilliant 2026 World Cup is in the books, with Spain continuing its second dominant cycle of the 21st century.

Sports Illustrated

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International Business Times UK

Drake Loses $1.5M Sponsorship Bet on World Cup Final Midst Lawsuit for Predatory Gambling Promotion

Drake's $1.5 million bet on Argentina in the World Cup final failed, coinciding with a lawsuit over his involvement in promoting an alleged illegal gambling platform.

The Times of India

Trump scores own-goal as World Cup overflows with politics

TOI correspondent from Washington: Spain won the World Cup but Donald Trump nearly stole the moment of glory.

Fortune

Spain’s Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the World Cup—but just four years ago, he was in therapy and stuck in a ‘bottomless pit’

Ferran Torres said he “could not see a way out” after a $62.8 million Barcelona deal—and half of athletes struggle with mental health problems.

International Business Times UK

Is Ferran Torres Single? Inside the Spain Star's Romances With Ex-Girlfriends Sira Martínez and Martina Hunter

Ferran Torres becomes Spain's World Cup hero with a winning goal against Argentina. Currently single, the forward remains focused on football following past high-profile relationships.

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The Independent UK

Copa Independent | Doing it their way: lessons from the final curtain in New York

Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly reflect on Spain winning a second World Cup, with Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner highlighting Spain’s depth and collective style under Luis De la Fuente. They lament Argentina’s negative, ill-disciplined performance which lacked any shot on goal until the 117th minute, a red card for Enzo…

International Business Times UK

Drake's 'Curse' Strikes Again! Rapper Loses £1.1m in Brutal World Cup Final Bet

Drake loses £1.1M after Spain beat Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, reigniting the viral 'Drake curse' meme and sending social media into meltdown.

Bored Panda

“My Idol Making A Fool Of Himself”: Fans Turn On Lionel Messi Over “Shameful” Move During World Cup Final

“Pathetic, so pathetic all that talent is totally ruined by these pathetic moves and behavior just to win…” one critic wrote online.

Evening Standard

Nearly 16 million tune in to see Spain beat Argentina in World Cup final on BBC

ITV and ITVX saw an audience peak across devices of 3.8 million viewers.

International Business Times UK

Trump 'Awkwardly' Stays In Spain's World Cup Trophy Shot As SBS Host Says He 'Can Be Edited Out'

Spain's 2026 World Cup victory was overshadowed by Donald Trump's unexpected presence on the podium, sparking widespread discussion and social media buzz.

The Guardian - UK

Thousands brave 34C heat to join Spain’s World Cup celebrations in Madrid

Spain arrived home on Monday afternoon and were given the first of many heroes’ welcomes at Madrid’s Barajas airport

The Guardian - UK

A desperate grab for attention. This is the way the World Cup ends

In today’s Football Daily: the GWC is finally over

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