Lionel Messi appears in public for the first time after defeat in 2026 World Cup final - video
Argentina national team striker Lionel Messi appeared in public for the first time after the 2026 World Cup.
As reported by "Championat", the 39-year-old team captain, together with his son Mateo, attended a match between "Leones" from Rosario and "Central Cordoba" as part of the Primera C championship in Argentina.
Messi was warmly greeted by fans who surrounded him with attention. When the Argentine noticed that he was being filmed by cameras, he smiled and waved to those gathered, showing that he was in a good mood.
At the entrance to the stadium, a whole crowd of fans gathered to see the Argentine.
For Messi, this was his first public appearance after the 2026 World Cup, at which the Argentina national team reached the final and won silver medals.
At the tournament, the 39-year-old striker became the second top scorer and the second top assister.
