The ceremonies that followed the victory against Panama on the occasion of Argentina’s first match since the World Cup in Qatar saw Argentinian players let go.
Three months after having had to be evacuated as a helicopter during the parade organized in the streets of Buenos Aires, the world champions finally found their supporters. This Thursday was marked indeed the first match of Argentina since its coronation in Qatar and the party was total against Panama. If the Albiceleste had to take his pain in patience to overcome his opponent (2-0), Lionel Messi took the opportunity to score his 800th career goal, the celebrations were up to waiting
After four hours of celebration before the meeting, between concerts, fireworks and replaying images of the World Cup, the Argentinian players presented after the match the trophy of the World Cup. Accompanied by his children, Lionel Messi raised the trophy and triggered hysteria in the monumental stage and beyond. And the players of Lionel Scaloni were not outdone.
After having been given a replica of the World Cup individually, the Argentines reproduced the gesture of Emiliano Martinez, trophy of the best goalkeeper in hand, on the platform of the stadium of Lusail. What to provoke the hilarity of the porter of Aston Villa. At the time of the hymns, he had however been overwhelmed by emotion and could not hold back his tears.
And the Argentinian players did not stay there. Heated by Lautaro Martinez, they also had a little attention for Brazil, a historic enemy, and France, about to join the Seleçao in the hearts of Argentines… “A minute of silence for Brazil … who died”, “a minute of silence for France … which is dead”, have thus sang the world champions to the delight of their supporters.
