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Without Messi, Argentine team set for low-key homecoming
- On Monday, Argentina's return home following their 0-1 World Cup final loss to Spain appeared subdued, with Aerolineas Argentinas telling AFP that "no media call or special reception" has been planned.
- The Argentine Football Association announced that "some squad members will depart directly from the United States," as captain Lionel Messi, Rodrigo de Paul, and Coach Lionel Scaloni were not expected on the flight to Buenos Aires.
- Despite the defeat, thousands of Argentines gathered Sunday at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires to celebrate the team, though police used water cannons and detained 15 people during clashes.
- President Javier Milei announced that a future date agreed with the team would be set as a public holiday to celebrate their performance in the World Cup.
- In 2022, the Albiceleste received a hero's welcome along a 30-kilometer route following their victory in Qatar, with some players needing helicopters to navigate massive crowds.
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After the final defeat Argentina's team gets a "protocol reception" at the airport. In addition: Italy's football association is working on a spectacular trainer solution according to an Italian report. All news in our World Cup-Ticker.
·Berlin, Germany
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Javier Milei's government reverses with the holiday he had anticipated and the captain returns directly from New York to Miami
·Madrid, Spain
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Total News Sources56
Leaning Left4Leaning Right10Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Right
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Right
56% Right
L 22%
C 22%
R 56%
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