After finishing his participation in the 2026 World Cup, Facundo Medina returned to Villa Caraza, in the Lanús party, where he was welcomed by a large number of neighbors and fans.
Accompanied by José Manuel "Flaco" López, the defender went out to the balcony of a house to greet those who came to welcome him. Clearly emotional, he thanked the affection of the people and apologized for not being able to attend to everyone present.
"I would love to take a photo with each one, but what I enjoy the most when I come back from Europe is spending time with my family," said the Olympique de Marseille footballer.
During his speech, Medina acknowledged the pain he still feels from the defeat against Spain in the World Cup final, although he highlighted the constant support received from the neighbors in his neighborhood.
The defender especially thanked the encouragement his family received during the tournament and admitted that the Argentine team is still going through the emotional impact of being so close to a new world title.
One of the most notable moments of the day came when the fullback dismissed the rumors that began circulating on social media about an alleged arrangement in the World Cup final. “Don’t believe nonsense. I repeat: there are more important things in life, like being a good person,” he expressed.
In addition to the welcome, Medina starred in another scene that quickly went viral. The defender was seen playing an informal match alongside Flaco López at a club in his neighborhood.
On that occasion, Medina wore a River Plate jersey, the club he supports and where he completed part of his training, while the forward wore the Argentine National Team jersey, in an image that sparked enthusiasm among the neighbors and reflected the strong bond of the footballer with his roots.
