Lionel Messi cleared doubts and moved 85 thousand fans at the Monumental after his farewell from the Argentine National Team. The captain reviewed the last World Cup and put an end to conspiracy theories, highlighting the exhaustion faced against England in the semifinals as key to the loss against Spain.
An emotional and sincere speech
In an emotional speech lasting almost ten minutes, Messi spoke candidly about his farewell from the Argentine National Team, emphasizing how close they were in the last World Cup and debunking rumors about the lost final against Spain. He attributed the defeat to significant physical and mental exhaustion after the semifinal victory over England.
Public reaction and support for his teammates
Messi's words prompted an ovation from the audience, recognizing the team's effort in the World Cup. The Argentine star praised the work of his teammates and made it clear that despite not winning the title, they were very close to fulfilling the dream of becoming world champions once again.
End of speculations and support from the coach
The Argentine captain put an end to the speculations and conspiracy theories surrounding the 2026 World Cup final, echoing the words of coach Lionel Scaloni, who acknowledged Spain's superiority in the match. Messi stressed the importance of acknowledging defeats and learning from them to continue improving as a team.
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