Wayne Rooney criticises Lionel Messi's behaviour during the 2026 World Cup final, calling it desperation after Messi attempted to influence the referee against Spain
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Lionel Messi has received sharp criticism from the English newspaper The Mirror for his behaviour during Argentina's World Cup final defeat against Spain. Columnist Jeremy Cross accused the 39-year-old of "childish and shameful" behaviour that "cast a bit of shame on his extraordinary legacy." The controversy revolves around an incident after Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off for a second yellow card following a foul on Spain's Pau Cubarsí…