The world champion Argentinians have ended their participation in the qualifying stage for the next World Cup unsuccessfully. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
They lost to the Ecuador national team with a score of 0:1. This was probably Lionel Messi's last game with the national team.
Additionally, defender Nicolas Otamendi announced that he will no longer play in the qualifiers for the national team. He considers the upcoming World Cup to be his last tournament with the national team.
Otamendi first appeared for the national team in 2009. In his words, despite the defeat, he expressed pride in the team and stated that this qualifying stage was his last opportunity with the national team.
These events mark an important turning point for the Argentine players and their fans. The future of the national team and the emergence of a new generation of players are now the focus of many.
