Messi Back at Inter Miami, Ronaldo Still Away

Argentina's World Cup exit 13 days after Portugal's has Messi training while Ronaldo remains absent.

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What happened. Lionel Messi has already returned to Inter Miami after Argentina's World Cup exit, while Cristiano Ronaldo has not yet returned to Al Nassr following Portugal's earlier elimination.

• Argentina lost the final on July 19
• Portugal were knocked out on July 6
• Messi's return contrasts with Ronaldo's absence

The differing timelines highlight how each player's World Cup journey ended, with Messi's later exit allowing a quicker return.

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