Argentina’s football captain, Lionel Messi, returned to his home city of Rosario on Tuesday, following the national team’s emotional loss in the World Cup final. The superstar landed quietly at Rosario airport around 6:30 AM local time. He was traveling on a private jet alongside his wife and their three children.
Upon arrival, a vehicle carrying Messi was seen entering a secure gated community in Funes, a suburb of Rosario. This location is known to be where the football legend usually stays when he visits his native central Argentinian city. His return was a much more subdued affair compared to his teammates.
Most of the national squad players and their coach, Lionel Scaloni, had arrived in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, the previous night. There, they were met by thousands of devoted fans. Cheers, songs, flags, and tears from the crowd created an overwhelming reception for the returning team.
For Messi, the journey concluded an intense tournament that ended in disappointment. Argentina faced Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday. The match concluded with a 1-0 victory for Spain, leaving Argentina as the runner-up.
Following the final whistle, cameras captured Messi’s raw emotion as he broke down in tears on the field. It was a poignant moment for the 39-year-old star. Despite the team’s ultimate defeat, Messi had an outstanding performance throughout the tournament, scoring eight goals for his country. His quiet arrival home marks the end of his World Cup campaign.
