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Where Messi went instead of Argentina's homecoming celebrations

Lionel Messi decided against travelling to Buenos Aires with the Argentina squad following their heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The forward bypassed the traditional homecoming celebrations, opting instead for a private journey back to his hometown of Rosario to quietly process the immense emotional toll of the tournament.