Tom Browning, the former famed pitcher of Cincinnati Reds, passed away at the age of 62; he was found in an unresponsive position in his home.
Messi didn't wear the item of clothing for long, taking it off shortly after the trophy presentation and celebrating with his teammates in Argentina's distinctive jersey.
Having found fluency and understanding among themselves after playing six matches, the Argentinians were all over France's defense.
The virus in the French camp caused Dalot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot to miss the semifinal against Morocco and has also affected central defenders Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate besides winger Kingsley Coman.
Coach Lionel Scaloni made two changes to the team that featured from the off against the Netherlands.
De Paul is in doubt with a right hamstring strain while Di Maria is recovering from a quadriceps problem that forced him to miss the Albiceleste's 2-1 victory over Australia.
The Spanish team members and fans were devastated at the end of the shootout after the team failed to convert even one shot from the spot.
Several South Korean fans left the stadium in tears as their team became the last Asian side to exit from the tournament.
The impressive victory extended England's' all-time unbeaten run against African teams to 21 games, including eight in World Cups.
In the Uruguay-Ghana tie, the African side lost 0-2, but despite the win, Uruguay could not make it to the next stage as the Asian side pipped them to the post on a better goal difference.
In a tactic designed to rest his stars for the Round of 16, French manager Didier Deschamps gave players who generally see very little of the pitch a taste of the action.
The US, returning to the World Cup for the first time in eight years, finished with five points with one win and two draws and sailed into the knock outs as group runners up.
"It's a shame, but we have to be realistic, we are leaders in a 'Group of Death'," commented the coach.
Argentina now have three points after two matches and now are second in Group C with three points, tied with Saudi Arabia and one point behind leaders Poland.
Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said the extent of the injury would be known in 24-48 hours.