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Yet, even as Messi wept, he was alone, that iconic number 10 shirt standing two yards off to the side of the group. Messi has always been known for being a silent leader, but even from 200 yards away, you could see how separate he was from the rest of the squad. Updated July 20, 2026 — 10:45am, first published July 20, 2026 — 7:49am The World Cup final delivered the game’s first half-time show ever – and hopefully the last, judging by reactions from pundits and celebrities.
Furthermore, Spotted in the stands for the game were A-listers including Will Ferrell, Pharrell Williams, Adrien Brody, Matt Damon (with his Argentinian wife Luciana Barroso), Trevor Noah in a Spain shirt, and San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.
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Yet, even as Messi wept, he was alone, that iconic number 10 shirt standing two yards off to the side of the group.
according to Daily ExpressMessi has always been known for being a silent leader, but even from 200 yards away, you could see how separate he was from the rest of the squad.
according to Daily ExpressUpdated July 20, 2026 — 10:45am, first published July 20, 2026 — 7:49am The World Cup final delivered the game’s first half-time show ever – and hopefully the last, judging by reactions from pundits and celebrities.
according to The Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories +1Spotted in the stands for the game were A-listers including Will Ferrell, Pharrell Williams, Adrien Brody, Matt Damon (with his Argentinian wife Luciana Barroso), Trevor Noah in a Spain shirt, and San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.
according to The Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories +1
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