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Rosalía opens concert in Argentina with an apology: "My love for the country remains intact"
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Rosalía opens concert in Argentina with an apology: "My love for the country remains intact"

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spanish singer Rosalía opened her Buenos Aires concert with an apology for a social media post about Argentina's World Cup final loss.
  • She expressed deep affection for Argentina, calling its fans the "best audience on earth."
  • The apology was met with a prolonged ovation from the approximately 15,000 attendees at the Movistar Arena.

Singer Rosalía began her 'LUX Tour' concert in Buenos Aires with a heartfelt apology to her Argentine fans. The apology addressed a social media controversy stemming from a post about Argentina's defeat in the 2026 World Cup final. "What a mess that day. I was simply curious, without delving too deeply, and I quickly reposted. A tremendous mistake and it was huge. Truly, it was never my intention," Rosalía stated, visibly emotional, receiving a lengthy ovation from the crowd of nearly 15,000 at the Movistar Arena.

What a mess that day. I was simply curious, without delving too deeply, and I quickly reposted. A tremendous mistake and it was huge. Truly, it was never my intention.

— RosalíaThe singer, visibly emotional, apologized for her social media post regarding Argentina's World Cup final loss.

Rosalía recalled her significant international career beginnings in Argentina, specifically her 2019 Lollapalooza performance. "It was here that I had one of my first great experiences outside my country. I remember hearing that whole crowd singing my songs and thinking, 'I've made it.' This place helped me become who I am today," she said. She emphasized her enduring gratitude for the country and its supporters.

It was here that I had one of my first great experiences outside my country. I remember hearing that whole crowd singing my songs and thinking, 'I've made it.' This place helped me become who I am today.

— RosalíaRosalía reflected on her early career experiences in Argentina during her concert.

"Nothing would hurt me more than you thinking I don't care about you. My love for the country remains intact. I have always said that you are the best audience on earth," Rosalía affirmed. Her words were met with thunderous applause, and the crowd chanted her name for several minutes in a highly emotional moment. The singer then launched into her first of four scheduled dates in Buenos Aires, showcasing her new musical era with an ambitious stage production that immediately ignited the audience's euphoria.

Nothing would hurt me more than you thinking I don't care about you. My love for the country remains intact. I have always said that you are the best audience on earth.

— RosalíaRosalía expressed her continued affection for Argentina and its fans.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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