Messi after World Cup final: "The pain is immense" — Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain

Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain 1-0 after extra time, with a tearful Leo Messi becoming the defining image of the defeat. Hours after the match, the Argentine captain posted on social media that "the pain is immense." It was most likely Messi's last chance at a World Cup triumph with the national team.