Argentina Holds Open-Top Bus Parade After World Cup Final Loss; Messi Absent

Argentina held an open-top bus parade in Buenos Aires after losing the World Cup final to Colombia in New Jersey, despite being defeated. The team returned home following their failure to win back-to-back tournaments. Star player Lionel Messi, 39, was notably absent from the parade, having flown home separately. Messi was seen breaking down in tears on the MetLife Stadium pitch after the South Americans were beaten in the final. The event, described by The Sun as 'sore losers' celebrating, drew attention for its unusual nature of holding a victory parade after a loss.

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