WATCH: Messi seen for first time since painful World Cup final loss, emerges in Rosario to fans' cheers
Lionel Messi has made his first public appearance since Argentina 's heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner choosing to spend time close to home in Rosario before returning to club football with Inter Miami .
The 39-year-old captained Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup final but was unable to prevent La Albiceleste from losing 1-0 after extra time at New York New Jersey Stadium, where Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute to hand Spain their second world title.
The 39-year-old captained Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup final but was unable to prevent La Albiceleste from losing 1-0 after extra time at New York New Jersey Stadium, where Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute to hand Spain their second world title.
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