Sarah Jessica Parker says Lionel Messi's tears were hard to watch
Mumbai, July 20
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. X, SJ -- make headline using Sarah Jessica Parker," she added.
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.
After a tense and fiercely contested 90 minutes ended goalless, Torres finally broke the deadlock in the 106th minute. The forward latched onto Nico Williams' headed knockdown before unleashing a powerful left-footed strike beyond Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to seal Spain's second FIFA World Cup triumph, their first since winning the title in South Africa in 2010.
Talking about Parker, the actress was last seen on screen in 2022's Hocus Pocus 2 directed by Anne Fletcher. It is the second in the Hocus Pocus film series, and features Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, and Doug Jones reprising their roles from the first film.
Sam Richardson, Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, Tony Hale, and Hannah Waddingham join the cast.
Parker, in a career spanning over five decades, has been feted with several honours, including Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Sarah Jessica Parker's comment is so classy. She acknowledged both teams' efforts. As an Indian football fan, I know how it feels to see your idol in tears — it's like when we see our players lose. But football is football, it gives and it takes. Respect to both sides!
Why is Sarah Jessica Parker even commenting on football? 🤔 I mean, she's a great actress but stick to Hocus Pocus, no? But I guess even Hollywood stars can't resist the drama of a World Cup final. Spain deserved it, Argentina fought hard. End of story.
Honestly, as someone who follows both Hollywood and football, this crossover is gold! Parker's Instagram post shows how even celebrities from other worlds get caught up in the beautiful game. Messi's tears are tough to watch, but it's also what makes football so special — emotion, passion, and respect.
I'm a die-hard Messi fan and this hurts. He's done so much for Argentina and football globally. But credit to Spain, they were tactically superior on the day. Parker's words were kind, but honestly, no one who loves the game enjoys seeing a legend cry. Kudos to both teams for an epic final.
Who cares what Sarah Jessica Parker thinks about football? 😅 She's an actress, not a pundit. But I get it — when you witness a World Cup final live, emotions hit hard. Messi's tears were real, Spain's victory was well-earned. Just wish India could experience such a moment someday! 🇮🇳
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