Following their World Cup final defeat to Spain, Lionel Messi and several teammates bypassed Argentina’s homecoming parade to fly back separately, capping off a campaign shadowed by disciplinary controversies.
Following their heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, Lionel Messi and ten of his international teammates opted out of Argentina’s celebratory open-top bus parade in Buenos Aires.
While manager Lionel Scaloni and a smaller contingent returned home to a hero’s welcome, Messi flew separately to Rosario to rest with his family before heading back to Inter Miami.
The dramatic conclusion to the tournament was marred by intense disciplinary issues and fiery post-match altercations on the pitch.
Several Argentine players faced fierce backlash for aggressive conduct and late disciplinary cards during the tense final, capping off a tumultuous end to their campaign on the world stage.
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