Messi returns to Argentina for rest after World Cup final loss to Spain
Summary
Lionel Messi returned to Argentina for rest after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. He arrived privately with his family and did not make a public appearance, expressing thanks for support and recognizing the team's achievement.Key Facts
- Messi’s private jet landed near Rosario, his hometown, early Tuesday morning.
- Fans waited at the airport but only saw the SUV taking Messi and family away.
- Messi traveled with his wife Antonela and their three children.
- His father, Jorge, who is receiving medical treatment, awaited him in Rosario.
- Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain with a goal by Ferran Torres after extra time.
- Messi posted on Instagram about the pain of losing and appreciation for the team effort and fan support.
- Fifteen other Argentine players arrived separately in Buenos Aires after the final.
- Messi finished the tournament with eight goals, second to France’s Kylian Mbappé, who leads the all-time World Cup scoring chart.
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