Lali Espósito defends Rosalía amid controversy, discusses World Cup anthem absence

Argentine singer Lali Espósito has returned to her home country, addressing several topics including her non-participation in singing the national anthem at the recent World Cup final and her response to online criticism directed at Argentina during the tournament. Upon arriving at Ezeiza Airport, Espósito clarified that while she was asked about her availability, she was on vacation and understood that arrangements for the anthem performance were already finalized. She praised María Becerra's performance at the final, calling her "divine, a queen."

Espósito also discussed a TikTok video she posted, which she described as a humorous response to what she termed an "anti-Argentina campaign" that emerged during the World Cup. She emphasized that while she personally doesn't take such criticisms too seriously, she supports defending the nation's image. "What Argentina is, how we Argentines are, how Argentine history is, we all know," she stated, adding that it's unnecessary to over-explain when one is comfortable with their identity.

Furthermore, Espósito weighed in on the controversy surrounding Spanish singer Rosalía, who faced backlash for a social media repost perceived as critical of Argentina. Espósito defended Rosalía, suggesting the repost might have been unintentional and highlighting her respect for Argentina. "I know her. I think she is a respectful, loving person. I can attest that she is very respectful of our country," Espósito said. She characterized the "cancel culture" surrounding Rosalía as exaggerated, noting that the singer continues to have a successful career with upcoming tours, despite some public offense.