Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez was sent off during their 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain, before promising to continue giving everything for his country. Photo: AFP
Lionel Messi said on Monday that after Argentina's Fifa World Cup final loss "the pain is immense and it's going to take a long time for this wound to heal.
"I'll also hold on to all the good memories," Messi wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of himself wearing his runner-up medal following the former world champions' extra-time loss to Spain. "Today it's hard to appreciate what we achieved, but this squad reached two consecutive World Cup finals."
"I'd also like to congratulate Spain on winning the tournament," added the 39-year-old, who broke down in tears after the defeat.
In the knockout rounds, Argentina came from behind to beat Egypt and England and had to go to extra time to beat Cape Verde and Switzerland.
