World Cup final: Lionel Messi’s tears show the burden he bears

Hayden Kelly2026-07-20T06:39:53.000Z

Messi refusing to track back? Yeah nah he's done his time. Let the man walk a bit, he's got nothing left to prove.

River Cole2026-07-20T07:09:53.000Z

give it a rest. He's the GOAT, he can walk if he wants. You're probably the same person who complains about Ronaldo not defending.

Zoe King2026-07-20T06:44:53.000Z

lol another Messi sob story from the media. 10 men? They had 11 on the pitch for most of the game. Typical NZME puff piece.

Sky Murphy2026-07-20T06:52:53.000Z

Tears show the burden? More like tears cos he knew he was playing with a bunch of amateurs. De Paul was useless.

Zoe King2026-07-20T07:31:53.000Z

nah get stuffed. De Paul was covering more ground than the rest combined. Watch the game next time.

Ella Thompson2026-07-20T06:56:53.000Z

Actually felt for him tonight. Even in the most stressful times he still tries to create. Underrated work rate tbh.

River Cole2026-07-20T07:01:53.000Z

Burden? He's a multi-millionaire playing football. Try working a 60-hour week for minimum wage and then talk about burden.

Jordan Bell2026-07-20T07:18:53.000Z

lol cope more. He's 38 and still running rings. Bursting forward in the 90th minute with 10 men. Legend.

Ella Thompson2026-07-20T07:49:53.000Z

because he's rich he can't feel pressure? Ffs that's such a boomer take. The guy carries a country's hopes.

Jordan Bell2026-07-20T07:12:53.000Z

Messi's last game? Behave. He'll be at the next World Cup at this rate. Aged like fine wine.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-20T07:26:53.000Z

HAHA exactly. Watch him win the next one and they'll call it 'inevitable'. These journos change their tune every week.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-20T07:17:53.000Z

Imagine writing an article blaming Messi for not tracking back when your team has 10 men. Clueless journalist.

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