The Argentines call for a renewal after the elimination of Russia

Thousands of fans in Argentina have gone from euphoria to desolation Saturday on San Martín's historic square in Buenos Aires after the team lost 2-1 and came back 4-1 to the Copa del Rey World, and asked for a renewal of the players.

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The mood of the fans who met to watch the match on a big screen in the Argentine capital changed abruptly when France scored three times between 12 and 23 minutes of the second half-time, reversing result game.

"You can not let the game play this way!" said Julieta Moreno, a 22-year-old sympathizer who was accompanied by her mother and aunt.

Despite the goal of Sergio Agüero in the 48th minute of the second half, after fervent applause, the defeat accompanied with anguish and anger at the Argentine faith that was filed in his biggest star, Lionel Messi. of the greatest players in the world.

"Everyone has to leave, including (Jorge) Sampaoli," said Martin Cid, a 42-year-old restaurant official, referring to the coach of Argentina. "Enough of this team!" He added furiously.

The feeling was repeated among many Argentines who silently withdrew from one of the public spaces of Buenos Aires where the departure was transmitted.

"I'm sad, it was the last World Cup many players, we must seek renewal," said Eduardo Vallejos, who was accompanied by his son. "The only one who has to follow is Messi," he said.

After the match, midfielder Javier Mascherano confirmed his retirement from the national team, while the Argentine press questioned the continuity of Messi.

Argentina was qualified Tuesday for the round of 32 in the World Cup in Russia by beating Nigeria with a goal late in the game.

Argentina's farewell to Saturday's World Cup was the worst result since the elimination in the first phase in South Korea and Japan in 2002 and after three lost finals: at the Cup in Brazil in 2014 and Copa América editions of 2015 and 2016.