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·16 July 2026

‘Leo, they won’t leave me alone’: Tapia and Messi’s exchange after the win

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The historic 2-1 victory by the Argentina National Team over England left a fun little gem behind in the privacy of the celebrations. After qualifying for the 2026 World Cup final, cameras caught AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia jokingly saying a line to captain Lionel Messi in the middle of the emotional release in Atlanta: “Leo, they’re drying the back of my neck.”

The relaxed back-and-forth immediately went viral on social media, reflecting the great atmosphere, unity, and bond within the Scaloneta squad ahead of next Sunday’s big final against Spain. Watch the video of the moment!

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