De Paul lashes out at those who expected Argentina to fail

Rodrigo De Paul, a midfielder for Inter Miami and the Argentine national team, voiced his profound sadness following the 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. He directly challenged those who alleged that Argentina benefited from off-field favors during the tournament. In an extensive Instagram post, the former Atlético Madrid player lamented the team's inability to secure the World Cup for their nation.

"The greatest pain is because we couldn't bring the World Cup back to our country," De Paul wrote. "If anyone deserved to relive that feeling, it was you [the fans]." He specifically addressed the accusations of political, commercial, and refereeing assistance that surfaced during the competition. "Today I see how many people were waiting for this fall, spreading unfounded conspiracies throughout the World Cup to soothe the pain of others who couldn't experience what all Argentines were living, because our smiles bother them."

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The greatest pain is because we couldn't bring the World Cup back to our country, because if there is someone who deserved to relive that feeling, it was you.

De Paul's message highlighted the emotional toll of the loss and the perceived external negativity directed at the team. He emphasized the desire to bring joy to the Argentine people, suggesting that their success and happiness were unwelcome to some observers.

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Today I see how many people were waiting for this fall, spreading unfounded conspiracies throughout the World Cup to soothe the pain of others who couldn't experience what all Argentines were living, because our smiles bother them.