Messi's Final World Cup Ends in Heartbreak | Spokane News

Spain shocks the world by defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time, ending Messi’s quest for a third World Cup and denying Argentina a historic back-to-back title. At 39, Messi, who scored eight goals in the tournament and became the all-time leading scorer, was held scoreless in the final after being tightly marked and receiving a red card in the 90th minute. Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to seal the win. Despite the heartbreak, Messi’s legacy remains untouchable — he’s the tournament’s second-best player, a symbol of resilience, and a legend who continues to inspire with his unmatched longevity and passion on the pitch. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f2af754b7d09400f