{"id":17557,"date":"2026-11-14T08:15:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T08:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/14\/argentina-beaten-by-uruguay-in-first-game-since-messi-retirement\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T08:15:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T08:15:57","slug":"argentina-beaten-by-uruguay-in-first-game-since-messi-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/14\/argentina-beaten-by-uruguay-in-first-game-since-messi-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina beaten by Uruguay in first game since Messi retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Argentina-beaten-by-Uruguay-in-first-game-since-Messi-retirement.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Argentina beaten by Uruguay in first game since Messi retirement\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Argentina-beaten-by-Uruguay-in-first-game-since-Messi-retirement.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/AFP__20261114__D7FN8KE__v1__MidRes__FblFriendlyArgUru-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/AFP__20261114__D7FN8KE__v1__MidRes__FblFriendlyArgUru-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/AFP__20261114__D7FN8KE__v1__MidRes__FblFriendlyArgUru.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay on Friday in their first game since Lionel Messi\u2019s retirement from international football.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A second-half own goal by Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi followed by a fluky effort from Uruguay midfielder Maxi Araujo sealed defeat for the 2026 World Cup runners-up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alavarez gave Argentina hope of a comeback with a 73rd-minute strike but Uruguay held on to clinch a third victory for new manager Diego Forlan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messi played his final game for Argentina in an emotional farewell friendly victory over Benin last month, calling time on a glittering career that spanned 207 caps and 125 goals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the 39-year-old genius missing, Argentina struggled to break down a resilient Uruguay team for long stretches of Friday\u2019s friendly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nico Paz had Argentina\u2019s best chance of the first half, but saw his shot well-saved by Uruguay goalkeeper Cristopher Fiermarin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uruguay made the breakthrough soon after half-time when a Giorgian de Arrascaeta free-kick from the left caused chaos in the Argentina defence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez attempted to clear with a header but his effort instead cannoned off team-mate Balerdi and into the net.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">De Arrascaeta then set up Uruguay\u2019s second in the 53rd minute, his corner appearing to hit Araujo\u2019s shoulder before looping high into the net.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alvarez pulled a goal back midway through the half, and had another good chance in stoppage time but Uruguay closed out the win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2026\/11\/argentina-beaten-by-uruguay-in-first-game-since-messi-retirement\/\">Argentina beaten by Uruguay in first game since Messi retirement<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay on Friday in their first game since Lionel Messi\u2019s retirement from international football. 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