As criticism rains on Argentina’s soccer team, some SoCal Argentines say it crosses the line

Argentina's national soccer team faces criticism over a controversial World Cup match against Egypt and cultural stereotypes accusing Argentines of arrogance. Southern California residents of Argentine descent, like Roxana Lissa and Mariana Ferrero, express hurt over the backlash, which they say reflects long-standing exclusion by other Latino communities. They attribute the hostility to Argentina's pride in soccer success, particularly around Lionel Messi.