From “where” to comparisons with Maradona: how Messi turned the tables on his last dance

The number 10 of Argentina has come close to his country’s great idol and has consolidated as the unanimity among the fans in the stadiums

Those who have lived the World Cup right from the start here in Qatar have heard one of the first “viral” events of this World Cup edition until you drop. “Where is Messi?” It was the most repeated joke in Doha’s metro stations, outside stadiums and tourist attractions in November, when Argentina’s national team disappointed everyone by losing their opener to Saudi Arabia.

Because the meme has aged badly. Number 10 neighbors Brazil are in a cup decision for the second time, while Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo have only reached the semi-finals so far. This has only intensified the adoration of fans of various nationalities for this football genius.

At the door of the Lusail Stadium this Tuesday 13 it was possible to see Canadians, Indians, Chinese, Malaysians, Lebanese and even Argentines dressed in original and, so to speak, “alternative” versions of the Alviceceleste uniform. It was even possible to see some Brazilians declared fans of Messi. Who can judge?

The tens of thousands of Argentines who have landed in Qatar in the last month have gone from mistrust to total pride in just over 20 days. While they have always shown pride in wearing their national team’s shirt, fans born on the banks of the Rio de la Plata have tended to be cautious when asked to predict their national team’s fate.

But now the music Muchachos, now we are back to the illusion (the 2022 version of Decide how you feel – which obviously annoys Brazilians) it is possible to be heard loud and clear, without any fear of being happy. Just look at the images of Souq Waqif, one of the main postcards of the Qatari capital to see the contagious party of Argentines.

“Muchaaaachos” live from banderazo 🇦🇷 at Souq Waqif 🔥🎶

If the semi de la comes #FIFA World Cup pic.twitter.com/VefKq6tJsH

— FIFA World Cup 🏆 (@fifaworldcup_es) December 12, 2022

“Muchachos, now back to the illusion” lyrics

I was born in Argentina

(I was born in Argentina)

land of Diego and Lionel

(Land of Diego and Lionel)

of the pibes of the Malvinas that you will never forget.

(Of the Malvinas boys, that I will never forget)

I can’t explain it to you

(I can’t explain to you)

why don’t you understand

(because you won’t understand)

the endings we have lost, how many years mourn.

(the finals we lost, how many I cried)

But it’s over because at the Maracaná

(But it’s over, because at the Maracanã)

the final with los brazucas volvió a ganar papa…

(The final with the Brazilians won dad again)

Muchachos, now we are back to the illusion

(Boys, now we’re deluding ourselves again)

I want to win the third, I want to be world champion

(I want to win the third, I want to be world champion)

and at Diego, you can see it in the sky

(and Diego, who we can see in the sky)

with don Diego and with la Tota, encouraging him to Lionel.

(with don Diego and with Tota, applauding Lionel)

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Camila

Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.