
Lionel Messi urged his youthful compatriots to keep their “heads held high” after Argentina were beaten by Morocco in the final of the U20 World Cup.
Argentina have a rich history in FIFA’s prestigious youth tournament. Messi was the star of the side in 2005, finishing the competition as top scorer, best player and with a brace in the final. That triumph came during a run of five tournament wins in the space of seven U20 World Cups.