Nicolás González Denies Conspiracy Theories After the 2026 World Cup

Nicolás González arrived in Argentina after his participation in the 2026 World Cup. Despite the defeat in the final against Spain, he thanked the people and denied conspiracy theories. González stated, "It's crazy everything that happened. The people who came out in the rain for our reception didn't need to come because we didn't achieve the result we were hoping for. Everything said behind social media shouldn't be believed." He also spoke about the changes in the team after the World Cup, mentioning Nicolás Otamendi's retirement and the uncertainty surrounding Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martínez: "We'll see what happens, I think there will be an important change." González recalled the semifinal match against England, where the national team won 2-1, and how the players celebrated with a flag that read: "The Malvinas are Argentine." He described the experience: "For us, the match against England was more than just a football game. We left the country at the highest level." Conspiracy theories arose about the players' intensity, but they were quickly denied by several footballers, including Leandro Paredes, who stated: "We don't pay attention to the theories. We are aware that we had a great World Cup."