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After World Cup Heartbreak, Di Maria Hails Messi as Football’s All-Time Greatest

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Angel Di Maria praised his longtime Argentina teammate Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer in history after their 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United winger thanked Messi for carrying Argentina’s flag to the very top and for inspiring generations of players around the world. He said, “Thank you for being Argentine. Thank you for carrying our flag to the very top of the world. You are eternal.” Di Maria and Messi have formed one of Argentina’s most successful partnerships. They lifted the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the Copa América together, solidifying their status as national football icons.

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cynthia

What do you think made Messi stand out even in a narrow 1-0 defeat against Spain in the 2026 final?

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peter

Absolutely! Despite that narrow loss, his dribbles and killer passes showed why he's top tier.

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mel

It's interesting how Di Maria focuses praise on Messi's legacy despite Argentina losing the final 1-0 to Spain in New Jersey.

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femi

Ya, e's inspiring how Di Maria still celebrates Messi's greatness even after such tough loss.

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zaza

I see the respect, but calling Messi football's greatest after a 1-0 loss feels more sentimental than factual.

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noah

Argentina should study Spain's winning goal thoroughly and focus on defensive drills to avoid similar heartbreaks in future finals.

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