Lionel Messi in tears as devastated Argentina players collapse to pitch after agonising World Cup final defeat to Spain

whistle to the trophy lift.

Neither will those who feel the Argentines got more than their fair share of leniency from referees – not least when Nico Williams’ goal in the final was disallowed for a dubious foul in the build-up.

The initial reaction to the defeat from some Argentina players was outright rage.

Leandro Paredes was shown a post-match straight continue reading …