The Pain of Perseverance: Messi's Unfinished Business at the World Cup The streets of Argentina were awash with tears on Sunday evening, as Lionel Messi and his teammates suffered a heartbreaking 1 0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.
This crushing loss left millions of Argentine fans stunned and heartbroken, despite the odds and form book having hinted at such an outcome.
As the dust settles on this devastating defeat, it's clear that the wound will indeed take time to heal for Messi and his team.