Argentine Fans Greet Team Without Messi
Despite Argentina's national team losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain, fans warmly welcomed the players back home. They organized a large reception in Buenos Aires, with flags flying, applause, and expressions of pride in the team's achievement. Lionel Messi, the team captain, did not attend due to commitments with Major League Soccer, but he expressed his deep sorrow on social media, acknowledging the difficulty of overcoming the loss in the final and praising the team's accomplishments in the tournament, especially their victory over England in the semi-final. Large popular celebrations took place, despite some limited clashes with the police. Officials confirmed that some team members would not be on the returning flight, but the mood remained a mix of disappointment and celebration.
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