Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Ganguly defends Messi after World Cup final loss
Sourav Ganguly, a former India cricket captain, defended Lionel Messi after Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain.
Ganguly said it's unfair to judge Messi's entire career based on one match.
He also mentioned that Messi is human and can have off days.
Spain's tactics were superior, restricting Argentina's creativity.
There's debate over whether Messi is the greatest player ever, with Ganguly preferring Maradona.
Despite the loss, reaching the final is a big achievement for Argentina.
Sourav Ganguly defended Lionel Messi after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain.
Spain's superior tactics restricted Argentina's creativity throughout the match.
Ganguly emphasized that judging Messi's career based on one final is unfair.
Questions arise about Messi's future in international football.
Ganguly prefers Maradona over Messi as the greatest player.
- Who
- Sourav Ganguly, Lionel Messi, Argentina, Spain
- What
- Defense of Messi's legacy after World Cup final loss
- When
- 20 July
- Where
- New York New Jersey Stadium
- Why
- To emphasize Messi's contributions and the unfairness of judging his career on one final
Messi's Legacy
Critics' Views
Messi's Performance
Messi's Legacy
Messi's legacy remains untouchable despite the loss, and judging his career on one final is unfair.
Critics' Views
Critics question Messi's impact and influence in the World Cup final.
Greatest of All Time
Messi's Legacy
Ganguly prefers Maradona over Messi as the greatest player.
Critics' Views
Many consider Messi the greatest due to his numerous achievements.
- Match Result
- Spain 1-0 Argentina (Extra Time)
- Date
- 20 July
- Venue
- New York New Jersey Stadium
- Messi's Age
- 39
- Ganguly's Role
- Former India Cricket Captain
- Argentina's Recent Achievement
- Defended Copa América title two years ago