India, July 20 -- Lionel Messi's dream of signing off from international football on the ultimate high ended in heartbreak as Argentina lost the FIFA World Cup final against Spain 1-0. Ferran Torres scored the match-winning goal for Spain in extra time, and as a result, the Argentine captain endured a frustrating evening in New York, finishing the match without a single shot on goal. Throughout the tournament, including the final, the Albiceleste found themselves under widespread scrutiny for a series of disciplinary incidents.

The tensions eventually boiled over after the final whistle, when a confrontation broke out on the pitch, resulting in Leandro Paredes being shown a red card. The final had already become increasingly heated befor...