Argentina Beaten by Uruguay in First Game Since Messi Retirement
Leonardo Balerdi’s own goal and Maxi Araújo’s strike gave Uruguay a third win under Diego Forlán, while Argentina played without Lionel Messi.
- On Friday, Argentina fell 1-2 to Uruguay at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, marking the team's first international match since Lionel Messi retired from international football in early October.
- Messi played his final game for Argentina last month, calling time on a career spanning 207 caps and 125 goals, leaving a significant void in the team's attacking options.
- A 48th-minute own goal by Leonardo Balerdi and a 53rd-minute strike by Maximiliano Araújo sealed defeat, though Julián Álvarez pulled one back for Argentina in the 73rd minute.
- Coach Lionel Scaloni, who extended his contract through 2030 earlier this week, will lead Argentina against Costa Rica in Cordoba on Tuesday seeking recovery from the defeat.
- The stadium fell short of a sellout—a rare departure—as Scaloni left Messi's No. 10 jersey vacant while he searches for a successor to fill the void.
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Argentina beaten by Uruguay in first game since Messi's retirement
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