From Buenos Aires Times · · 40s
Argentina loses to Uruguay after Messi's retirement
Argentina's first game since Messi retired ends in 2-1 loss to Uruguay.
In brief
Argentina's first game since Messi retired ends in 2-1 loss to Uruguay. Argentina lost 2-1 to Uruguay in their first match since Lionel Messi retired from international football. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Argentina vs Uruguay friendly
Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay in their first game since Lionel Messi's retirement from international football.
Uruguay wins with two goals
Uruguay scored twice with a second-half own goal by Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi and a fluky effort from Uruguay midfielder Maxi Araújo.
Messi's final game
Messi played his last match for Argentina in an emotional farewell friendly victory over Benin last month.
The takeaway
Argentina lost 2-1 to Uruguay in their first match since Lionel Messi retired from international football.