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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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Argentina Holds Open-Top Bus Parade Despite World Cup Final Loss; Messi Absent
Lionel Messi was notably absent as Argentina held an open-top bus parade in Buenos Aires—despite having lost the World Cup final.
The team returned to the Argentine capital after failing to secure a back-to-back World Cup title in New Jersey. Messi, 39, broke down in tears on the MetLife Stadium pitch following the South Americans' defeat.
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Argentina Holds Open-Top Bus Parade After World Cup Final Loss; Messi Absent