What message do fans have for Lionel Messi after the final?

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Fans urged Lionel Messi not to quit playing for Argentina after the World Cup final loss
Fans welcomed Argentina’s World Cup squad back home after the team’s 1-0 loss to Spain, and many used the occasion to send a direct message to Lionel Messi. Housewife Marga Ledezma, 36, thanked Messi for “all the years he made us happy” and urged him not to quit playing for Argentina. Another fan, Leonardo Barrientos, 36, said “thank you to Messi” and added that Messi “gave it his all.”
Messi was thanked for years of happiness and asked to keep playing
Ledezma, who came to the airport to welcome the squad, framed her message around Messi’s long contribution to Argentine football. She specifically thanked him for “all the years he made us happy” and told him not to stop playing for Argentina after the final.
Fans pointed to the team’s overall performance despite the 1-0 defeat
The message from fans came after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final, missing the chance to win back-to-back titles. Ledezma said criticisms were part of the experience of suffering through setbacks, adding that the team keeps going.
Some fans highlighted the semi-final win over England as the real victory
Several supporters emphasised that the “real victory” for Argentina was the 2-1 semi-final win over England. Leonardo Barrientos, who works in a textile workshop, said the team “united us all” and that people should be grateful, regardless of rain or shine.
The fan sentiment extended to gratitude for Messi’s effort in the tournament
Barrientos’ remarks included a clear personal thank-you to Messi, saying he “gave it his all.” Even with thousands still turning out for celebrations in Buenos Aires after the loss, the airport welcome and fan comments centred on appreciation for Messi and encouragement for him to continue representing Argentina.

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