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Following the World Cup final, Argentina national team forward Lautaro Martinez expressed immense pride in his Argentine heritage. The Albiceleste suffered a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the tournament's championship match.
“We gave it our all. This marks our second consecutive World Cup final appearance, but this time, it wasn't meant to be. I feel an immense sense of pride in being Argentine. I would have loved to contribute on the field yesterday, but it is what it is. My gratitude goes out to everyone who supported us throughout the tournament, traveling countless miles to be with us, and to all those who cheered us on from every corner of our nation,” the footballer posted on social media.
Argentina reached the World Cup final for the seventh time in their history, marking their fourth loss in a gold medal match. They previously lifted the trophy in 1978, 1986, and 2022.
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