Words that angered Argentina and prompted tense post-match clash
Speculation has been rife since this altercation between ex teammates after the World Cup final. It’s now been revealed what was said.
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‘Immense pain’: Messi breaks silence after World Cup final loss
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.
Bans, fines loom as FIFA probes ‘disgraceful’ Argentina acts
It wasn’t picked up by the TV broadcast but Argentina’s classless response to Spain lifting the trophy has since been exposed.
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At 19, Lamine Yamal is just two wins from ‘completing football’
The teenager’s achievements at the highest level are unthinkable considering he is yet to turn 20. If he retired tomorrow, he’d already be an all-time great.
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Stains will linger but even Trump couldn’t bring down the World Cup
The 2026 edition was big, brash and bold. Some of it paid off, and some of it cast a shadow over the tournament.
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‘They can edit him out’: Trump photobombs Spain’s big moment
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino grinned awkwardly as Donald Trump photobombed Spain’s World Cup trophy lift in New Jersey.
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The World Cup final was the craziest spectacle ever seen, and it had nothing to do with football
From bulletproof glass to bizarre celebrity appearances, the Spain v Argentina final was absolutely unhinged.
Messi sobs as Spain win spiteful final after red card drama
Spain has dethroned Lionel Messi’s Argentina after a remarkably one-sided World Cup final took extra time to be decided.
A royal first just quietly unfolded at the FIFA World Cup Final
Two princesses were hiding in among the crowd of about 80,000 football fans.
World Cup final recap: Trump basks in the glory of Spanish victory
Spain lifted the 2026 world Cup trophy as US President Donald Trump was quickly ushered off the stage by FIFA staff.