India, July 22 -- Alexis Mac Allister's father cleared the air regarding Lionel Messi's conversation with his teammates before their 2026 FIFA World Cup final vs Spain. Argentina fell 0-1 and failed to defend their title. Meanwhile, Messi's words in the Argentine dressing room sparked controversy, as many felt they proved an internal issue.

In a viral video clip, Messi can be seen addressing his teammates, urging them to remain calm before the match.

"Come on, lads, stay calm. The most important thing is that you stay calm," he said.

"Let's forget everything. Let's just play. Let's focus on the match, lads."

Speaking to La Nacion, Mac Allister's father said, "I sent a message to Alexis asking him: what happened in the dressing room? D...