Others say it's only natural that newcomers learn the language of their host nation, seeing it as a condition to ensure they can contribute to society.
An estimated 12,000 people were in attendance to watch hosts Brazil dispose of Croatia, with latecomers relegated to the relative discomfort of the surrounding stands.
Messi had scored five times at the tournament, including a superb free-kick in the semi-final against hosts the USA to become his country's record scorer with 55 goals.
Exchange students from Spain and France are looking for welcoming warm, fun and loving hosts who will share life and culture with them for a few weeks in June, July and August.
It is worth mentioning that I had to venture out of my host's box (in which everyone but me seemed either to be called Orlando or to have a stately home) and drop into another one to meet him.