In one of the most one-sided World Cup Finals in the competition’s history, the Spaniard’s relentless devotion to their task bested the doggedness of Argentina, to rightfully earn a second star on their crest. In a game of completely opposing team dynamics, we couldn’t have expected much else…

Turning 39 years old this tournament, Messi takes the stage for one last time in the blue and white of Argentina, in a major competition. Is it possible to understate the brilliance of this little man? We think so…