Messi Appeared Uncomfortable at World Cup Final Event with Kevin Hart in Manhattan

Reporter Ryan Taylor describes attending a pre-World Cup final event at the Javits Center in Manhattan, where Lionel Messi joined Kevin Hart, Rio Ferdinand, Novak Djokovic, Tom Brady, and Kevin Durant on stage at Fanatics Fest. Messi appeared sheepish and winced at a sound system screech, declining to attend Argentina's formal press conference afterward. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente joked nervously about helicopter travel. The article contrasts Spain's professional, tactical focus with Argentina's passionate, obsessive approach to the final. The event was part of a larger spectacle involving FIFA, Gianni Infantino, and Donald Trump aiming to put on a show.

First published Aug 4, 01:57 PM UTCUpdated Jul 18, 04:15 AM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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