Lionel Messi was in tears on the field Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J., after what may have been his final World Cup match. Messi congratulated Spain on their win and reflected on the experience, saying the pain of the loss will take time to heal.
Messi’s World Cup Career
Messi, who turned 39 during the tournament, finished with 21 World Cup goals, breaking Miroslav Klose’s record of 16. However, he was surpassed by Kylian Mbappe, who scored 22 goals. Messi also thanked Argentina fans for their support, saying it was an honor to unite the country and share in the pride of being Argentine.
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