The return of Messi to Argentina is a significant event after the exhaustion following the 2026 World Cup final, as the Argentine star Lionel Messi arrived in his home country the day before yesterday, coming from Florida to take a short vacation.
This return comes after Argentina’s national team lost to Spain with a goal to nil in the final match of the World Cup, which was held last Sunday evening, allowing Messi a break to catch his breath before resuming his sports commitments.
The private plane carrying the Argentine star and his family arrived early in the morning, precisely at 6:30 AM, near the city of Rosario, his birthplace.
Although a number of enthusiastic fans were present holding banners and flags to welcome him, Messi did not appear to them, preferring privacy and going directly to his destination. His SUV was briefly seen transporting Messi and his family from the airport to the Funes neighborhood, about 300 kilometers north of Buenos Aires.
Confirming the family reunion, Lionel Messi was accompanied on the return trip by his wife Antonella Roccuzzo and their three children, who were with him throughout the World Cup stay in North America.
The returnees were welcomed in Rosario by Messi’s father, Jorge Eduardo Messi, aged 68. It is worth noting that the family had announced during the recent World Cup events that he underwent medical treatment due to a health crisis whose details were not disclosed, adding a human dimension to this family return after the football frenzy.
This short rest period is expected to end quickly, as Lionel Messi prepares to return to his team Inter Miami in the United States. The player is expected to rejoin his club again in late July or early August to participate in the current league season.
Messi’s return to Argentina comes as a brief chapter of rest and relaxation in preparation for the new football season, which requires his full effort and focus.
