Dibu Martínez’s party and Messi’s message: Argentina’s New Year | OneFootball

2026 will be packed with activity for the Argentina National Team. With the Finalissima against Spain just around the corner and the World Cup looming ever closer, the players of the national squad celebrated New Year with various festivities, surrounded by their loved ones.

HAPPY 2026!! May it be a year full of health, love, and peace for everyone,” expressed Lionel Messi, captain and greatest symbol of the Albiceleste, in a post on his Instagram account with a photo of his family.

One of the most active was Emiliano Martínez. Dibu celebrated surrounded by his family, with games, karaoke, and dancing, as seen in the videos posted by his wife Mandinha, on a relaxed night far from competitive pressure.

Another who had a very special start to the year was Valentín Barco. The former Boca player welcomed 2026 in France with his partner Yaz Jaureguy, just a few days after the birth of their daughter Gemma, in an intimate gathering that also included Joaquín Panichelli.

The striker, one of the revelations of Ligue 1 and recently called up by Scaloni, took part in a celebration in Strasbourg that featured a symbolic moment: the release of white balloons, a scene that was shared on social media.

In England, Enzo Fernández also chose a family celebration. Hours before the official departure of Enzo Maresca as Chelsea’s coach, the midfielder shared images with Valu Cervantes and their children, Benjamín and Olivia, in a quiet, homey celebration.

Other key players had a more modest celebration, marked by the proximity of competition. Nicolás Tagliafico spent the night in France with Caro Calvagni and their dogs, aware that Lyon had to quickly return to action in Ligue 1. Nicolás Otamendi went through a similar situation. The defender posted his first photo of the year drinking mate at Benfica’s training ground, already focused on the upcoming match against Estoril in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.

The first big objective of the year will arrive soon. The Argentina National Team will face Spain on Friday, March 27 in Qatar for the Finalissima, before heading into the 2026 World Cup, where they will debut on June 16 against Algeria in Kansas and then face Austria and Jordan in Dallas.

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