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Messi teammate criticizes doubters after World Cup 2026 win
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Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a dramatic knockout run.
An unnamed teammate of Lionel Messi criticized the team's detractors.
The teammate said 'the fall of great is joy of the mediocre' in reference to critics.
Argentina survived elimination in four successive knockout matches before the final.
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