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“Weak”: Alexi Lalas Takes a Dig at Lionel Messi & Team’s Action After World Cup Loss to Spain

“Weak”: Alexi Lalas Takes a Dig at Lionel Messi & Team’s Action After World Cup Loss to Spain

A pathetic World Cup final performance shattered the spirit of Argentina as the defending champions ceded their crown to Spain. From violent events to skipping mandatory media sessions, the aftereffects were evident. A former USMNT icon had a single-word response to the shocking behavior of Argentina. The 1-0 defeat started a wave of post-match events […] The post “Weak”: Alexi Lalas Takes a Dig at Lionel Messi & Team’s Action After World Cup Loss to Spain appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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Lionel Messi's Role in Argentina's World Cup Loss to Spain

Lionel Messi's Role in Argentina's World Cup Loss to Spain

Lionel Messi's Role in Argentina's World Cup Loss to Spain
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France and England Compete for Third Place in 2026 World Cup

France and England Compete for Third Place in 2026 World Cup

France and England Compete for Third Place in 2026 World Cup
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The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain

The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain

Lionel Messi rarely loses
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Kylian Mbappé's Path to Winning the Golden Boot Over Messi in World Cup

Kylian Mbappé's Path to Winning the Golden Boot Over Messi in World Cup

Kylian Mbappé's Path to Winning the Golden Boot Over Messi in World Cup
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They sing, they stomp, they dance. World Cup fans from Argentina, Spain spent cash at the final

They sing, they stomp, they dance. World Cup fans from Argentina, Spain spent cash at the final

Tom Cruise tried to give a speech at the World Cup about soccer being a global unifier, but fans drown him out with cheers and drums
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Mbappé becomes first two-time Golden Boot winner after Messi is blanked in the World Cup final

Mbappé becomes first two-time Golden Boot winner after Messi is blanked in the World Cup final

Kylian Mbappé is now the first owner of Golden Boots
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Messi has work to catch Mbappé for the Golden Boot. A 3rd Golden Ball is in reach in World Cup final

Messi has work to catch Mbappé for the Golden Boot. A 3rd Golden Ball is in reach in World Cup final

Lionel Messi has quite a climb to catch Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot
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Kylian Mbappe Leads Golden Boot Race in 2026 World Cup, Challenges Lionel Messi

Kylian Mbappe Leads Golden Boot Race in 2026 World Cup, Challenges Lionel Messi

Kylian Mbappe Leads Golden Boot Race in 2026 World Cup, Challenges Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi, Pau Cubarsi and The 10 Best Players of World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi, Pau Cubarsi and The 10 Best Players of World Cup 2026

These names shone brighter than the rest in the tournament
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Lionel Messi's Legacy Secured Ahead of World Cup Final Against Spain

Lionel Messi's Legacy Secured Ahead of World Cup Final Against Spain

Lionel Messi's Legacy Secured Ahead of World Cup Final Against Spain
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The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup

The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final