Messi Makes First Public Appearance After World Cup, Watches Family Team's Match

According to Argentine media TyC Sports, Lionel Messi made his first public appearance after finishing as runner-up with Argentina in the 2026 World Cup. The captain returned to his hometown Rosario for vacation and attended a match between 'El León,' a team owned by his brother Matías, and Central Córdoba in the Argentine third division. Messi arrived late at the Antonio Di Giacomo Stadium wearing a hoodie to keep a low profile, but was quickly spotted by cameras and fans. He waved to young supporters. Despite his presence, El León lost 0-2, remaining fourth in Group B with 29 points. Messi is still on vacation, and Inter Miami head coach Oyo stated there is no confirmed return date, emphasizing the need for rest.

First published Aug 4, 01:50 PM UTCUpdated Jul 26, 02:44 AM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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