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Argentine Opposition Joins President in Congratulating Soccer Team After World Cup Final Loss

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentina's political opposition congratulated the national soccer team after their World Cup final loss to Spain, echoing President Javier Milei's message.
  • Leaders from various political factions, including Peronists and Radicals, expressed gratitude and pride in the team's performance.
  • Messages highlighted the team's fighting spirit and national representation, with some referencing the "Malvinas are Argentinian" banner.

Following Argentina's defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, the nation's political opposition united with the ruling party in congratulating the national team. President Javier Milei set the tone shortly after the match, tweeting, "Thank you very much, players. Until the end with boots on. Argentina always on high."

Thank you, players. Until the end with boots on. Argentina always on high.

— Javier MileiPresident of Argentina's message after the World Cup final loss.

Leaders across the political spectrum, including Peronists, Radicals, and members of the Civic Coalition, echoed this sentiment. Axel Kicillof, the governor of Buenos Aires, posted on social media, "Thank you National Team!" alongside a photo of the team celebrating their semifinal victory over England, displaying a banner that read "The Malvinas are Argentinian."

Thank you National Team!

— Axel KicillofGovernor of Buenos Aires' message on social media.

Former presidential candidate Sergio Massa also shared a message of support, stating, "Whether you win or lose... Thank you. Proud of this team." His post included images from the match, such as a save by goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez and photos of Messi with the national flag. Leonel Chiarella, head of the Radical Civic Union (UCR), praised Messi and the team, writing, "Eternal thanks, captain! We will never have enough life to thank you and this great team for everything you have done and what you represent, on and off the field!"

Whether you win or lose... Thank you. Proud of this team.

— Sergio MassaFormer presidential candidate's message of support.

Senator Eduardo "Wado" de Pedro expressed gratitude and pride, writing, "Thank you Argentina for giving everything representing our flag and our people, off and on the field. Thank you for filling us with pride, for facing adversity and always defending Argentina with your head held high and heart ablaze." Provincial deputy Mayra Mendoza also shared her experience of the final through images on Instagram.

Eternal thanks, captain! We will never have enough life to thank you and this great team for everything you have done and what you represent, on and off the field!

— Leonel ChiarellaHead of the Radical Civic Union's praise for the team.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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