Lionel Messi will reportedly not travel to Buenos Aires with the national team following the conclusion of the World Cup final, according to reports. The news indicates that the captain had separate commitments, involving participation in another scheduled match. The Argentine Federation confirmed that the official delegation, which includes players, coaching staff, and support personnel, is proceeding with its return to Argentina.
While the planned return for the representative group was set for a specific time, the departure flight for Argentina was scheduled for the morning of Monday, around 10:00 local time. However, Messi was reportedly absent from this flight, as were nine other players who featured in the championship tournament. Among the players confirmed to have departed separately were Rodrigo de Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Lautaro Martinez, and Julian Alvarez.
The federation stated that some players opted to travel directly to other destinations to join their respective clubs or to initiate personal projects immediately following the tournament. This deviation from the group travel schedule meant that the core contingent arrived without the participation of star players like Messi. The focus now shifts to the individual plans of the athletes as they disperse following the conclusion of the major international event in Argentina.
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