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·16 July 2026
“Leo, they’re on my back”: Tapia and Messi after the win
“Leo, they’re on my back”: Tapia and Messi after the win | OneFootball
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Argentina’s historic 2-1 victory over England left a funny little moment behind the scenes of the celebrations. After qualifying for the 2026 World Cup final, cameras caught AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia joking with 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 chemistry within the Scaloneta squad ahead of next Sunday’s final against Spain. Watch the video of the moment!
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