Lionel Messi says 'pain is huge' after World Cup loss to Spain

Lionel Messi said "the pain is huge" after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, but the legendary figure added he will cherish good memories from the competition. Spain defeated Messi’s Argentina team 1-0 in extra time on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. It was the third World Cup final for Messi, who has now lost two (2014 and 2026) and won one (2022) in his illustrious career. Messi was in tears after the final whistle. At 39, he has likely played his final World Cup…