Football: the Argentine public celebrates a hat-trick of Messi and the Copa America
The Argentina team and its star Lionel Messi (left) celebrate their Copa America victory in front of 20,000 spectators, during a qualifying match for the 2022 FIFA World Cup against Bolivia (3- 0), this September 9, 2021 in Buenos Aires.
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The Argentina team beat Bolivia's 3-0, thanks to a hat-trick from Lionel Messi, this September 9, 2021 in Buenos Aires, in qualifying for the 2022 Football World Cup.
This meeting, played in front of 20,000 spectators, allowed the Argentinian public to celebrate the 2021 Copa America won on July 11 in Rio.
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With our correspondent in Buenos Aires,
Georges Quirino Chaves,
It was a reunion evening in Argentina.
On the night of September 9 to 10, 2021, Lionel Messi's Argentina national team was finally able to celebrate their Copa América victory with their home crowd during the match against Bolivia at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. Areas.
A 3-0 victory for the locals and a hat-trick for the Paris Saint-Germain player in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. A match which also marked the return of spectators to the Argentinian stands.
A first since the start of the pandemic.
20,000 lucky people at the stadium
A year and a half without being able to go to the stadium.
In Argentina, where football is more than a national passion, the wait was endless.
Just over 20,000 lucky people were able to access the Estadio Monumental, limited to 30% of its capacity.
Facundo, a 23-year-old supporter, relishes: “
Coming back to the stadium is crazy!
In addition, this is the match where we are going to celebrate the Copa América.
It is a huge joy.
A rebirth.
And we're going to see the Messiah here.
Having her with us is the best gift in the world!
"
Lionel Messi in communion with Argentinian supporters
They saw Messi and all his magic.
The Parisian, author of three goals including a sumptuous first.
To celebrate their captain finally crowned with his selection 2 months ago, spectators like Nicolas could not ask for better.
“
I come here and I see Messi scoring three goals!
How do you want me to feel?
I am the happiest guy in the world!
I almost cried!
Almost !
And then they paraded with the cup.
What more do you want to be happy?
"
A perfect evening punctuated by the tears of a relieved Messi.
Happy to be at 34 years old at last in communion with the public of his country.
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