Argentina,
The sting of defeat is real.
And sadness has set in.
But take comfort in knowing you were never alone.
Your fans were with you through the amazing ups.
And the bitterly stressful downs.
You were at the very brink of ultimate glory.
You progressed further than your hated rival, Brazil.
And performed magnificently in its fabled Maracanã.
And even when tragedy struck your rival...
You showed nothing but class.
You fought with your opponents relentlessly on the pitch.
When confronted with setbacks...
You still managed to shine through.
You put on heroic performances.
And gave due credit to the people that got you there.
You played with emotion.
Esta imagen me rompe el alma. #HeroesArgentinos #ArgentinaCampeonBrasil2014
And typical Argentine flair.
So don't be sad, Argentina.
You're still the team that gave us the world's greatest player...
...Soccer's most spectacular goal...
...And its most controversial moment.
You had an amazing run.
Vamos que hoy agregamos otra imagen triunfante! #VamosArgentina #EstaCopaEsDeArgentina
And even though you didn't get the trophy you wanted...
The blue and white stripes will always mean something.
And your fans...
...Along with your greatest son...
The World Cup allowed people from different countries and religions to come together. May sport always promote the culture of encounter.
...Are grateful.
Thank you for an amazing World Cup.
