Argentina

The Argentina icon posted twice on Instagram to reveal the news

He shared a tribute to his late father, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final.

A brief brawl erupted at the final whistle when Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes shoved Spain’s Gavi to the ground.

Speculation has been rife since this altercation between ex teammates after the World Cup final. It’s now been revealed what was said.

The Argentine star released a statement for the first time after he was denied a fairytale ending in the World Cup final in New York.

It wasn’t picked up by the TV broadcast but Argentina’s classless response to Spain lifting the trophy has since been exposed.

The 2026 edition was big, brash and bold. Some of it paid off, and some of it cast a shadow over the tournament.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino grinned awkwardly as Donald Trump photobombed Spain’s World Cup trophy lift in New Jersey.

From bulletproof glass to bizarre celebrity appearances, the Spain v Argentina final was absolutely unhinged.

Spain has dethroned Lionel Messi’s Argentina after a remarkably one-sided World Cup final took extra time to be decided.