Argentina's markets tumbled on Monday after a heavy defeat for President Javier Milei's party at the hands of the Peronist opposition at local elections stoked worries about the government's ability to implement its economic reform agenda.

Lionel Messi got emotional after playing his final competitive match in Argentina in a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Venezuela on Thursday in Buenos Aires, saying that finishing in front of his home fans was something he "always dreamed of.