Argentina Lose 2-1 to Uruguay in First Match Since Messi’s International Retirement

In the first match since superstar Lionel Messi ended his international career, many Argentine fans had probably hoped for a new spark. That didn’t happen in the friendly against Uruguay.

Although the home team dominated much of the game, it lacked a sharp finisher.

An Argentine own goal early in the second half and a goal from Maximiliano Araujo a few minutes later paved the way for Uruguay’s victory. Julián Alvarez reduced the deficit to 1–2 with 15 minutes left.