Rain can't stop Argentijnse fans, but Messi stays away in Buenos Aires

Cold drizzle fell over the streets of Buenos Aires as the Argentine squad stepped off the plane, their faces a mix of disappointment and resolve after the loss in the World Cup final. The scene captured the stark contrast between a nation’s hope and the relentless weather.

Het Argentijnse voetbalelftal is na het verliezen van de WK-finale tegen Spanje alsnog feestelijk onthaald bij terugkomst in eigen land. Thousands of supporters gathered in the capital, chanting and waving flags despite the chill and rain that soaked the crowds.

Duizenden fans trotseerden de kou en regen in hoofdstad Buenos Aires om de onttroonde wereldkampioen te verwelkomen. The un‑crowned champion received a hero’s reception, with banners and chants filling the wet streets of Buenos Aires.

Messi-fans bleven evenwel ontgoocheld achter, hij reisde niet mee naar Argentinië. The absence of Lionel Messi left a palpable void, and many fans expressed their disappointment at his decision not to travel back with the team.