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[ᜰ 🇦🇷 @markklfc]

Pep Guardiola on why Lionel Messi broke down in tears after the final whistle against Spain in the FIFA World Cup final.

🗣️ “The whole world thought Leo was crying because Argentina had lost the World Cup. They were wrong. I know him better than most people. Those tears came from somewhere much deeper. They were the tears of a little boy who realized the dream he had lived for more than twenty years might have ended forever.”

“The moment I saw him standing there, I couldn’t watch anymore. I picked up my phone and called him. He answered, but he couldn’t speak. All I could hear was his breathing. We stayed in silence for what felt like forever because sometimes pain is too big for words.”

“When he finally spoke, he said, ‘Míster… it’s not the defeat that’s breaking me. I can accept losing. What I can’t accept is that this may have been the last time I ever wore the Argentina shirt. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye.’ I completely broke down when I heard those words.”

“I told him, ‘Leo, listen to me. Millions of people aren’t crying because Argentina lost. They’re crying because they know they may never see you wear that shirt again. They grew up with you. They celebrated with you. They suffered with you. Tonight, they’re mourning the end of an era.’”

“He spent more than two decades carrying that badge with unbelievable pride. He gave Argentina his childhood, his youth, his best football and even the final years of his career. There was nothing left for him to give. He left every piece of his heart on that pitch.”

“I said to him, ‘Don’t ever apologize. Don’t ever think you failed your country. The only reason this hurts so much is because you loved Argentina more than anyone could ever ask. That’s not failure that’s the purest form of love.’”

“I’ve coached the greatest footballer I’ve ever seen, but that night I wasn’t speaking to a footballer. I was speaking to a man whose heart had been shattered because he believed his final chapter with Argentina had been written. That pain is something no trophy, no speech and no applause can ever heal.”

“One day, people will remember who won that World Cup. But those of us who love football will also remember another image forever Lionel Messi standing in tears, not because he stopped loving football, but because football was asking him to say goodbye to the country he loved more than anything in the world.

[sohom @AwaaraHoon]

this is when Messi couldn't hold back his tears after hearing his chants. And not just Argentina fans, even Spain fans were chanting his name. This is what he has achieved. People will forever love you GOAT 🐐🩵

[Antonio Aracre @tonyaracre]

Por si algún distraído tenía dudas que fue, es y será el MEJOR DEL MUNDO.

[Ankur @AnkurMessi_]

No way Messi stood up to hug Yamal then sat down back 😭😭

Massive respect from him despite the loss icl

[The Fútbol Zone | FZ @TheFutbolZoneX]

🚨 Zlatan Blasts Ronaldo Fans After Argentina’s World Cup Final Loss:

🗣️ "Football has become a circus. Messi loses one World Cup final after carrying Argentina there, and suddenly people call him a failure. Are you serious?

The same man has taken his country to three different World Cup finals and won one of them. Do you understand how difficult that is? Most of the biggest names in football never even reach one final in their entire careers.

Then you have Cristiano Ronaldo. Twenty years with Portugal. Countless opportunities. Five World Cups. And not a single World Cup final. Yet somehow it's always the coach, the teammates, the referee, or bad luck. Never him. That is the difference.

The funniest part isn't Ronaldo, it's his fanbase. Every tournament starts with 'this is Ronaldo's World Cup,' and every tournament ends with a new list of excuses. They spend more time attacking Messi than celebrating their own idol because deep down they know the comparison has been over for years.

And now they want to laugh because Messi lost a final? I would rather lose a World Cup final than spend my entire career wondering what one feels like.

Then there's Lamine Yamal. The kid is still a teenager and has already built an international résumé that many veterans would dream of. He has already achieved more on the international stage than Cristiano Ronaldo ever managed. That is not disrespect, that is football. Trophies, performances, and history don't care about fan fiction.

If your greatest achievement is celebrating Messi's defeats instead of Ronaldo's successes, then you've already admitted who the real standard is. Legends are remembered for what they accomplish. Fanboys are remembered for the excuses they make."

[ؘ @eldelfcb]

"Por un lado estoy feliz, pero por otro lado estoy triste. Porque él es mi ídolo."

Todos los culers somos Cubarsí.

[LM10 Brasil @MessiLeoBrasil_]

A internet é foda KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

[Indie 505 @Indie5051]

El Dolor
La Gloria
La Despedida

[kuarjma07 @kuarejma0707]

@messianilari YAMAL HAKSIZLIK KARŞISINDA SUSMA !!!
ALTIN TOP ÖDÜLÜ 39 YAŞINDA TAKIMINI FİNALE ÇIKARTAN MESSİ'NİN HAKKIYDI 🐐

[Grok @grok]

Here's the English translation of Lamine Yamal in the video:

"This is truly madness. After playing against Leo Messi in a final... I'm struggling not to cry right now. This victory is for my family, for Rocafonda. Playing against Leo on a stage like this felt unreal. He's the greatest of all time and someone I've always admired. When the final whistle blew, my first instinct was to go show him all my respect. He told me to keep going on my path because the future belongs to our generation. Hearing those words from him is something I'll carry with me for the rest of my career. It's almost as big as the gold medal around my neck."

[Messi Anıları @messianilari]

🗣️ Lamine Yamal: "O tarihin en iyisi ve her zaman hayranlık duyduğum biri. Maç sonunda ona saygımı gösterdim.

Bana yoluma devam etmemi ve geleceğin bizim kuşağımıza ait olduğunu söyledi. Bu sözler, boynumdaki altın madalya kadar değerli."

[Morgan @pitcheo4]

@JeffFcb14 Hizo lo mismo con ambos cuando perdieron en sus manos. El nene tiene mucho respeto y simpatía por los dos.

[Alan Vallejo García @alan_vg2]

@JeffFcb14 Lo dije, este día sería el pase de antorcha entre el rey y el heredero

[Jeff @JeffFcb14]

Como se levanta Messi cuando lo ve venir, que lindo esto

[Indie 505 @Indie5051]

Messi y Lamine Yamal ahora tienen una Copa del Mundo.

[Jeff @JeffFcb14]

Que se habrán dicho?

[Mati Smith🇦🇷 @Trumperizar]

Confirmado

Justin Bieber tiene más finales de mundial que Cristiano Ronaldo.

[cartonero @flanchota]

no supero el video de que messi casi besa a mbappe porque se confundió de qué lado estaba antonella

[Carlos @Charlyal97]

@Indie5051 Es una belleza esa indumentaria

[Carlos @Charlyal97]

@LuisCastae95558 @sm_josemilio @IrvingGatell Talzan y hachita