Messi: It will take time for the wound to heal, congratulations to Spain

Argentine footballer Lionel Messi said today that it will take time to heal the wound from the defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, but that he will remember all the good things the team has achieved.

"The pain is very great and it will take time for this wound to heal. But I also carry with me all the beautiful things... All the games we turned around, giving our all and which will forever remain in our memory, the support of an entire country which, together with the work and effort of this group, led us to once again find ourselves among the best in the world," Messi said on Instagram.

Messi spoke for the first time since Argentina lost to Spain after extra time (1-0) in the World Cup final on Sunday in New Jersey.

"It's hard to appreciate what we did today, but this group reached two consecutive World Cup finals," said one of the greatest footballers of all time.

He thanked everyone for every congratulatory message and message.

"Once again, we have managed to unite as a country and to all be together, sharing the immense pride of being Argentines," he said.

"I also want to congratulate Spain on winning the championship," Messi said.

There is speculation that the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico was Messi's last as a national team player and it is expected that he will make a final decision about it after talking with his family and coach Lionel Scaloni.

Messi finished the tournament with eight goals and four assists.