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¿Arrogancia? No, orgullo: los argentinos responden a sus críticos

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By Leila Macor Verified
| Yahoo en Español Verified
Parte del plantel de la selección de Argentina, subcampeona del Mundial de 2026, transita rumbo al predio de la Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA) en Ezeiza, provincia de Buenos Aires, el 20 de julio de 2026, tras su regreso de la Copa del Mundo (Luis ROBAYO) La derrota en la final ante España dolió en Argentina, pero también reavivó una pregunta que recorrió medios y redes durante el Mundial 2026: ¿por qué tanta gente celebró la caída de Lionel Messi y su selección?
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Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label

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By Leila Macor Verified
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Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country's status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament. But Argentines argue they are just passionate and misunderstood. "I think we deserve some credit for not being very well-liked, because of this tendency to be arrogant and look down on most people from a pedestal," said Leo Simone, 55, a lawyer, from his home north of Buenos Aires.
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Arrogância? Não, orgulho: argentinos respondem aos críticos

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By Leila Macor Verified
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A derrota na final contra a Espanha (1-0) foi dolorosa para a Argentina, mas também reacendeu uma questão que circulou pela mídia e pelas redes sociais durante a Copa do Mundo de 2026: por que tantas pessoas comemoraram a queda de Lionel Messi e de sua seleção? Acusados de serem arrogantes, provocadores e violentos, alguns admitem que certos gestos alimentam a rejeição; outros acreditam que a arrogância está sendo confundida com o orgulho de um país acostumado a vencer no futebol.
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