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Argentina players receive heroes’ welcome home despite World Cup defeat

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Argentina's national football team received a public welcome upon returning home following their World Cup campaign, with fans lining streets as players travelled from the airport to the Argentine Football Association headquarters. Lionel Messi was absent from the homecoming, and despite the squad's reported reluctance to celebrate, supporters gathered in significant numbers.

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Argentina's national football squad returned to a public reception after their World Cup participation, with supporters assembling along streets to greet the team as it made its way from the airport to the Argentine Football Association's offices. The homecoming took place despite the team's World Cup outcome and the reported mood of the players, who were said to be disinclined toward celebration. Notable absence from the reception was Lionel Messi. Nevertheless, fans demonstrated their support by turning out in substantial numbers to welcome the returning athletes, reflecting public engagement with the national team regardless of tournament results.

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