Argentina lose 2-1 to Uruguay at home in what multiple outlets describe as the first match of their post-Lionel Messi era. The games is framed as an immediate test following Messi’s retirement from international football, with Argentina unable to overturn Uruguay’s lead.
Across the reports, the key on-field moments include Uruguay taking control and holding on, while Julián Álvarez gives Argentina hope with a 73rd-minute strike. The Buenos Aires Times adds that Uruguay secure a third win for new manager Diego Forlán, whereas other outlets emphasize the overall result and the “first” nature of the fixture in Argentina’s new chapter. Some coverage specifies the match as an international friendly, while others do not add that detail.
