On streets of Argentina celebrate victory of FIFA World Cup
2022.12.19 10:20
On streets of Argentina celebrate victory of FIFA World Cup
Budrigannews.com – After the South Americans became world champions for the first time since 1986 thanks to a thrilling penalty kick victory over France in the World Cup final, hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the sunlit streets of Buenos Aires on Sunday.
Argentina, led by star Lionel Messi, won its third World Cup after defeating France, the defending champions, 4-2 on penalties and drawing 3-3 after extra time in a thrilling match played in Qatar in front of approximately 88,000 fans.
“That’s unbelievable! “It was hard, but thanks to Messi, we did it,” Santiago, 13, said as he and his family celebrated the victory in front of the Buenos Aires home of the late soccer great Diego Maradona, who led the team in 1986.
Within minutes of the victory, Argentines took control of Buenos Aires’ downtown and other famous locations, donning flags, hats, and the country’s fabled blue-and-white jerseys. Additional celebrations broke out all over the country.
Diego Aburgeily, 46, who supported the national team from the suburbs of Buenos Aires, said, “It was an incredible game, at times anguishing.” For the first time in decades, people fell in love with this team.”
The South American team had not won a World Cup since 1986, when it lost to Germany in the tournament’s final in 2014. However, the team’s rise has prompted enthusiastic support in Argentina, which is plagued by high inflation and an economic crisis that has pushed 40 percent of its population into poverty.
“We might have won it easily, however we had to endure, as usual,” said Rogelio Vazquez, an Argentine fan. ” However, the victory is made even more enjoyable by the suffering.”
As the two teams attempted penalty kicks in extra time, tensions were high. For Argentina, Messi scored with ease, and then Kylian Mbappe of France scored. Two additional objectives from Argentina and two fruitless shots from France implied the following objective would complete the game.
While others prayed, some Argentines hung their heads.
The ball went straight into the net thanks to Argentina’s Gonzalo Montiel’s final penalty kick.
Yelling, hopping and showering their beverages out of sight, skeptical Argentines ejected in cheers as the group secured the success. Some even wept as they wrapped their arms around loved ones.
Jonathan Heredia, his voice hoarse from cheering, said, “I love them, Dibu (Martinez), Messi, the whole team, I love them.” They made me feel like I was crying because I wanted this more than anything.”
The Obelisco monument in the center of Buenos Aires was surrounded by huge crowds, just as they had been after Croatia’s semi-final victory. As they rode through the streets, additional fans waved jerseys and flags from the sides of their cars.
Lawyer Nicolas Piry, 46, told Reuters, “It is an immense joy after so much tension.”
“We achieved this well-deserved success due to the team’s harmony and the players’ general health, led by a leader who plays at a level that makes him the best in the world. Salute Argentina! Added he.
Angel Di Maria scored two goals for Argentina, while Messi, 35, scored once in the first half and once in overtime. Before the shootout, Mbappe, 23, scored all three goals for France.
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Despite the fact that Sunday’s match is anticipated to be Messi’s final World Cup appearance for Argentina, the final victory solidifies his status as a legend in the country.
