Argentina's president aimed a savage "loves to party" dig at Neymar to rub salt in Brazil's wounds after a comprehensive World Cup qualifying victory.

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• Argentina thrashed Brazil 4-1
• Neymar missed out due to a muscle injury
• Javier Milei makes a scathing remark after victory

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Albiceleste had plenty to celebrate on Tuesday, even before stepping onto the pitch against Brazil, as they had mathematically ensured their place in the 2026 World Cup after Bolivia and Uruguay played out a goalless stalemate. The celebrations continued late into the night in Buenos Aires as they secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Brazil, despite missing the services of their talisman Lionel Messi.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Neymar, who had been expected to make his long-awaited return to international duty against Colombia and Argentina, had to excuse himself at the 11th hour due to a muscle injury that he picked up while playing for Santos. His absence didn’t go unnoticed, and Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, couldn’t resist taking a swipe at the Brazilian playmaker after his country downed the Selecao to cement their status as South America’s top footballing force.

• WHAT MILEI SAID

  Milei mockingly remarked: "Considering how much Neymar loves to party, it's strange that he missed this dance."

• DID YOU KNOW?

  With 79 goals in 128 appearances for Brazil, Neymar remains one of the nation’s most prolific scorers. However, his frequent injury setbacks and long periods on the sidelines have raised concerns about his long-term future with the Selecao and especially in the 2026 World Cup.

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