The decision led to calls worldwide for the search to continue, including numerous other footballers, among them fellow Argentine players Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuaín, Sergio Agüero and former player Diego Maradona.
Keputusan menyebabkan protes di seluruh dunia untuk dilanjutkan pencarian, termasuk banyak pemain sepak bola lainnya, di antara mereka sesama pemain Argentina Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuaín, Sergio Agüero dan mantan pemain Diego Maradona.