Amitabh Bachchan has reacted to Argentine great Lionel Messi’s defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, sharing a heartfelt note after Spain lifted the trophy.
Substitute Ferran Torres turned out to be Spain’s hero as he scored the decisive goal in extra time as La Roja edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Taking to his blog, the octogenarian wrote that ‘the day comes for every champion,’ as he spoke about Messi’s ‘tears of emotion’ and urged the football legend to ‘accept the love that came your way’ and ‘rest in that glory.’
Antonio Banderas celebrates Spain’s success
Spanish superstar Antonio Banderas joined the celebrations after Spain clinched the FIFA World Cup 2026 title, praising the national football team for their remarkable campaign. Banderas took to X, formerly called Twitter, to congratulate the newly crowned world champions and said he was proud of the team’s achievements and their sportsmanship.
Aaryan praises Lamine Yamal
Actor Kartik Aaryan has praised football sensation Lamine Yamal following Spain’s triumph in the FIFA World Cup 2026, calling the teenager’s remarkable rise ‘truly inspiring’.
Taking to his official Instagram story, the Bhool Bhulaiyaa actor shared with his followers a clip of the Spanish footballer walking across the pitch after Spain’s title-winning campaign.
Accompanying the video, Aaryan wrote, ‘This Boy and his story. Truly inspiring !! Fought all odds and became a World champion.’
He also congratulated the Spanish side for their title-winning performance, writing, “Spain played like true champions.”
Sarah Jessica Parker says Messi’s tears were hard to watch
Hollywood star Sarah Jessica Parker congratulated Spain on their dramatic victory at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and added that it was difficult to see Argentine legend Lionel Messi in tears.
Parker shared a video on Instagram from the New York-New Jersey Stadium after Spain was announced as the winner.
Taking to the caption section, she wrote: “Amazing, CRAZY and so thrilling to be there. @jwbr0derick predicted, he was spot on!”
“Don’t relish seeing @leomessi with tears, both teams earned today.
Such massive talent on display. Congratulations @sefutbol for the very operatic win and congratulations @afaseleccion for your heart.
Beyonce, Matt Damon, Beckham, Jay-Z add glamour to WC final
Hollywood stars Tom Cruise, Matt Damon, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and several other celebrities attended the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, turning football’s biggest night into a star-studded affair.
Among those in attendance were Tom Cruise, Matt Damon and his wife Luciana, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, David and Victoria Beckham, Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Austin Butler, Serena Williams, Pharrell Williams, Javier Bardem, Jon Hamm, Adrien Brody, Trevor Noah, Richard Gere, Jason Sudeikis, Julia Garner, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Rob Gronkowski, Gayle King, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anna Wintour and YouTube creator MrBeast, among others. (Agencies)
