Messi says 'pain is immense' after losing World Cup final
Lionel Messi says "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
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"The pain is immense, and this wound will take time to heal."
— Lionel Messi , Athlete
"I also want to congratulate Spain on winning the championship."
— Lionel Messi , Athlete
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Lionel Messi says "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
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