EXPLAINER: Why are Argentines such ardent World Cup fans?
2 years ago

EXPLAINER: Why are Argentines such ardent World Cup fans?

Associated Press  

Argentina arguably has the World Cup’s most fervent fans, known for their rhythmical singing, incessant drumming and trance-like ferocity. “I saw a picture of a large crowd listening to the 1930 World Cup on the radio.” Neighboring Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 in the first World Cup final, that one at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. “This is a culture where soccer is related with almost every activity in our life,” said Pablo Ava, who teaches sociology at the University of Buenos Aires. “In a country that’s highly factious, it the factor that unites everyone,” Mark Jones, who studies Latin American politics at Rice University in Houston, told The Associated Press. The national team, the World Cup, provides that.” Ava, the sociologist, said Argentines are not “caring now to talk about the inflation, the unemployment, because we are going through something that looks more important — and least for a few more days.

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Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country’s crises
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country’s crises

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentines taking to the streets to revel in their Copa América triumph late Sunday inhabit a very different place now than they did 19 months ago, when their World Cup win sent millions surging into the same Buenos Aires square in a howl of collective celebration. Fans on both sides of a bar window watch the …

Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd chaos
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd chaos

Al Jazeera  

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time as the play was delayed by more than an hour with fans trying to storm the Hard Rock Stadium. Argentina have lifted their 16th Copa America title, with their biggest star Lionel Messi likely bidding farewell to international football. Argentina’s latest title, their 16th Copa win, comes on the back of their triumphs …

Argentina inflicts historic defeat on Brazil
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina inflicts historic defeat on Brazil

China Daily  

Nicolas Otamendi rises highest to score Argentina's winner in a 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Brazil at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. REUTERS Selecao slump to first-ever home loss in World Cup qualifying after ill-tempered affair RIO DE JANEIRO — Nicolas Otamendi scored with a towering header to give Argentina a 1-0 away win over …

Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in World Cup qualifying after crowd violence delays start
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in World Cup qualifying after crowd violence delays start

Hindustan Times  

Many fans came to the Maracana Stadium to watch Lionel Messi in his likely last match in Brazil, a superclasico in World Cup qualifying against the hosts. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualification football match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil …

Lionel Messi draws Brazilian fans to what could be the Argentine great’s last match in Rio
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi draws Brazilian fans to what could be the Argentine great’s last match in Rio

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Rafael Yen is just a boy, only 8 years old and mad for soccer like most kids in soccer-mad Brazil, but he has a conundrum that even his father is so far powerless to fix. Will Rafael wear an Argentina shirt at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday to watch Lionel Messi — …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Messi’s Argentina falls to Uruguay, loses first match since World Cup title
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Messi’s Argentina falls to Uruguay, loses first match since World Cup title

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi could not help Argentina extend its unbeaten streak since its World Cup title. Uruguay beat Argentina 2-0 at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match, its biggest victory so far under new coach Marcelo Bielsa. RELATED: Diaz double fires Colombia over Brazil after kidnap drama Argentina hadn’t lost a competitive match …

FIFA World Cup diary: Outpouring of emotions after hair-raising Argentine glory
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup diary: Outpouring of emotions after hair-raising Argentine glory

The Hindu  

The night is almost over, but the celebrations refuse to take a break. He was soon on the shoulders of Sergio Aguero, who had missed a place in the squad but was here to lift his old friend as the disciples from the stands used every means available — mobile phone cameras, modern contraptions with larger-than-arms telephoto lenses, or just …

Argentina FIFA World Cup homecoming: Lionel Messi & Co land in Buenos Aires amid festivities
2 years ago

Argentina FIFA World Cup homecoming: Lionel Messi & Co land in Buenos Aires amid festivities

The Hindu  

Thousands of fans lined up in the middle of the night to try to get a glimpse of the Argentina football team that won one of the greatest World Cup finals of all time ahead of what is scheduled to be a day of celebrations in Buenos Aires. Messi was the first player from the plane carrying the World Cup, …

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party
2 years ago

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party

China Daily  

A fan is seen wearing a Lionel Messi t-shirt with replica of the world cup trophy outside of the Association of Argentinian Football Headquarters ahead of the team arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 19, 2022. BUENOS AIRES - Argentines waited eagerly to welcome home their World Cup heroes on Monday as France's beaten stars arrived back in Paris following …

IN PICTURES | Argentina soccer team celebrate FIFA World Cup 2022 victory with fans in Buenos Aires
2 years ago

IN PICTURES | Argentina soccer team celebrate FIFA World Cup 2022 victory with fans in Buenos Aires

India TV News  

Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 1/7 After their heroic feat at Lusail against France, Argentina welcomed the world champions, their heroes back home on December 20, 2022 Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 2/7 Lionel Messi and his troops clinched Argentina's third World Cup title after a wait of 36 long years. They won their first trophy under the leadership of …

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party
2 years ago

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party

China Daily  

A fan is seen wearing a Lionel Messi t-shirt with replica of the world cup trophy outside of the Association of Argentinian Football Headquarters ahead of the team arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 19, 2022. BUENOS AIRES - Argentines waited eagerly to welcome home their World Cup heroes on Monday as France's beaten stars arrived back in Paris following …

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party
2 years ago

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party

China Daily  

'It warms the heart' France's players were given a rousing reception by fans in central Paris on Monday after their return from Qatar. "Frankly, it's magnificent, it warms the heart, it's a great pleasure to see that we were able to make so many French people proud and happy," forward Marcus Thuram told TF1 TV. Goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris …

FIFA World Cup: Local fans prepare to welcome back triumphant Argentina in Buenos Aires
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Local fans prepare to welcome back triumphant Argentina in Buenos Aires

Firstpost  

“Crowned with glory,” read a banner on a newspaper kiosk in Buenos Aires, while Clarin and La Prensa dailies both sent a huge “Thank you” to Lionel Messi and his team-mates for winning the country’s third world title, and first in 36 years. Buenos Aires: Argentines waited eagerly to welcome home their World Cup heroes on Monday as the capital …

Photos: Euphoric scenes from Buenos Aires after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win
2 years ago

Photos: Euphoric scenes from Buenos Aires after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win

Hindustan Times  

Photos: Euphoric scenes from Buenos Aires after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win Ecstatic Argentines let loose and took to the streets of Buenos Aires after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties. Throughout the evening, many chanted the name of captain Lionel Messi, often considered the world's greatest soccer player who had long …

Crackers, Sweets, and Tears: How Bengal erupted with joy after Argentina's World Cup victory
2 years ago

Crackers, Sweets, and Tears: How Bengal erupted with joy after Argentina's World Cup victory

Firstpost  

Argentina supporters in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal lit fireworks and paraded through their neighbourhoods in their favourite team’s blue and white colours, waving Argentina’s national flag Kolkata: Supporters of Argentina in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal erupted in joy as the South American country emerged as the FIFA World Cup champions in a cliffhanger on …

Argentines erupt in joy after epic World Cup final
2 years ago

Argentines erupt in joy after epic World Cup final

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentines let loose on Sunday and streets across the country became places of celebration after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties. “When you suffer over something so much, the satisfaction is greater,” Fabio Villani, a 45-year-old video editor said, noting he still couldn’t quite believe Argentina had won …

‘Pure joy’: Argentina erupts in celebration after World Cup win
2 years ago

‘Pure joy’: Argentina erupts in celebration after World Cup win

Al Jazeera  

An explosion of hope and joy engulfs the nation after their team, led by Messi, won the World Cup on Sunday. “Bien, Argentina, bien,” one man said quietly to himself, as he looked around at the throngs descending on the Obelisco de Buenos Aires – the capital’s iconic landmark – to celebrate the victory. Messi had said before the tournament …

Argentina fans go wild after Messi wins the World Cup
2 years ago

Argentina fans go wild after Messi wins the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Jubilant Argentina fans have been flooding the streets of Buenos Aires following their dramatic win on penalties in the World Cup Final against France. Argentina fans have been passionately celebrating their World Cup Final victory across the world French fans react as their side lose on penalties to Argentina in the World Cup final Argentina fans have been passionately celebrating …

‘Maradona is guiding us’: Argentina fans on World Cup 2022 final
2 years ago

‘Maradona is guiding us’: Argentina fans on World Cup 2022 final

Al Jazeera  

Argentina fans are seeking inspiration from the late Diego Maradona as they hope their team can repeat his 1986 magic. Doha, Qatar – For George Matus, a 55-year-old Argentina fan from Buenos Aires, Diego Maradona is a god who now sits in the heavens above, and Lionel Messi is his messiah on the football pitch. “When Maradona scored against England …

Lionel Messi takes flight to deliver a piece of World Cup history
2 years ago

Lionel Messi takes flight to deliver a piece of World Cup history

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This was where Argentina’s destiny would be decided; or rather Lionel Messi’s, …

Messi fans from Asia cheer on Argentina at World Cup
2 years ago

Messi fans from Asia cheer on Argentina at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — On their way to Argentina’s decisive game against Poland, Mohit Daga and Aayush Verma approached the stadium carrying a massive painting of their heroes Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona with the World Cup trophy. “He brings happiness to our life.” Argentina is finding a legion of passionate superfans from India, Bangladesh and other Asian countries at the …

Messi keeps Argentina’s World Cup hopes alive with sublime strike
2 years ago

Messi keeps Argentina’s World Cup hopes alive with sublime strike

Al Jazeera  

Lionel Messi opened the scoring against Mexico with a wonderful goal from range, as Argentina earned a 2-0 victory. The result breathes new life into the South American side’s World Cup campaign after they suffered a stunning defeat in their Group C opener against Saudi Arabia. Argentina knew another defeat would send them out of the tournament, but they started …

Argentina fans react after the two-time FIFA World Cup winners lose to lower ranked Saudi Arabia
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentina fans react after the two-time FIFA World Cup winners lose to lower ranked Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia, FIFA’s 51st-ranked team, which had suffered 5-0 and 8-0 World Cup defeats down the years, roared back to claim an astonishing 2-1 victory that will go down as one of the greatest shocks in any sport ever. But when the shock subsided it will rightly be angry at how a squad packed with household names and who were …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina- Can Lionel Messi Attain Immortality?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina- Can Lionel Messi Attain Immortality?

News 18  

I They say all men are created equal in the eyes of God. The creation of early football institutions followed as Alexander Hutton’s endeavours ensured that the South American nation would fall irrevocably in love with the beautiful game. Jorge Rafael Videla, the military man who came to power in the year 1976, two years before Argentina were scheduled to …

Amid economic crisis, Argentina hopes for World Cup glory
2 years, 1 month ago

Amid economic crisis, Argentina hopes for World Cup glory

Al Jazeera  

Straining under the weight of a prolonged crisis, Argentina fans look for football glory at the World Cup. Today, it is in many ways a mirror to the brutal economic pain that millions of people in Argentina have endured over the past year and a bit – and to the dreams that many harbour as the national men’s team prepares …

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