After the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Argentine players were embroiled in several controversies. Outsiders criticized the behavior of some players as unacceptable, with American actor Samuel L. Jackson even calling Argentina "the most racist country in the world" on social media. After returning to Rosario to reunite with his family, Messi's partner Antonella shared a post from Argentine television commentator Connie Ansaldi.

The message read: "I am proud to be Argentine. In Argentina, we are like a family. Family members can tease and criticize each other, but if someone from outside slanders us, we will certainly unite to defend each other."

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