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Spain sensation Lamine Yamal has poked fun at Argentina's Leandro Paredes following the chaotic scenes that marred the end of the 2026 World Cup final. During La Roja's victory parade in Madrid, the teenager was seen holding a sign referencing the midfielder's physical altercation with Gavi.

Lionel Scaloni has addressed speculation surrounding his own future and potential international retirements within the Argentina squad following a heartbreaking World Cup final defeat to Spain. The manager also dismissed conspiracy theories regarding team unity, whilst Lionel Messi skipped public celebrations in Buenos Aires to reflect privately back home.

A picture Egypt will never forget, and one Paredes hangs in his home.

Lionel Messi decided against travelling to Buenos Aires with the Argentina squad following their heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The forward bypassed the traditional homecoming celebrations, opting instead for a private journey back to his hometown of Rosario to quietly process the immense emotional toll of the tournament.