Messi consoles Argentina U-20 team after World Cup final loss to Morocco

Argentina legend Lionel Messi has sent an emotional message to the country’s U-20 team after their defeat to Morocco in the final of the 2025 U-20 World Cup.

The Albiceleste, current senior world champions, had hoped to extend their dominance at youth level, mirroring Messi’s own triumph at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship.

However, Morocco claimed the title with a 2–0 victory, thanks to a brace from Yassir Zabrini, who found the net in the 12th and 29th minutes.

The victory made Morocco the first African nation to win the U-20 World Cup since Ghana’s triumph in 2009.

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Reacting on Instagram, Messi encouraged the young players to remain proud of their efforts. 

He wrote: “Heads up, boys!!!! You had an incredible tournament, and even though we all wanted to see you lift the trophy, we’re left with the joy of everything you gave us and the pride of seeing how you defended the sky blue and white with your hearts.”

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