VIDEO: Lionel Messi makes first public appearance since World Cup final - with Argentina superstar watching fourth tier match in his homeland
Goal | 26.07.2026 11:44
Fans and local media were quick to identify the national hero, with mobile phones and TV cameras capturing him watching the action from a private balcony situated behind one of the goals. As children and supporters chanted his name, the 39-year-old acknowledged the crowd with a smile and a wave, drawing warm applause from the stands. Unfortunately for the home side, the greatest player of all time could not provide enough luck to secure a positive result. Even Messi's presence couldn't inspire a win for Leones, who suffered a 2-0 defeat to Central Cordoba.
