De Paul's Father Rebuts Conspiracy Theories After Argentina's World Cup Final Loss
Following Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, conspiracy theories spread on social media, particularly around Lionel Messi's pre-match pep talk phrase 'Forget everything.' Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul's father, Roberto, strongly refuted these theories in an interview, stating he does not believe any professional player would be told to deliberately lose. Mac Allister's father, Carlos, also dismissed the rumors, revealing his son confirmed Messi's words were 100% about football tactics and game mentality. Coach Scaloni expressed disbelief at questions about internal conflicts, saying he does not use social media. De Paul himself issued a statement condemning the fabricated conspiracy theories, asserting that the team's love for the jersey overcomes everything. Roberto expressed pride in the team despite the loss, noting the difficulty of sustained success in competitive sports.
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