Messi Explains Argentina’s World Cup Final Defeat to Spain

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Lionel Messi has attributed Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain to the physical and emotional strain of their semi-final win over England. He said the dramatic 2-1 comeback against England left the squad exhausted before the final. Argentina were beaten 1-0 after extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. Messi also dismissed claims that there was anything suspicious about the result. He said Argentina gave everything but did not have enough energy left for the final.

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