Jean-François Pérès (special envoy to Qatar), edited by Ophélie Artaud 07:45, December 17, 2022
On the eve of the World Cup final, which will oppose the Blues to Argentina this Sunday, many Albiceleste supporters have gone to Doha and more than ever behind their team.
With one hope: to see Lionel Messi lift the cup.
Europe 1 met one of them.
D-1 before the World Cup final between France and Argentina.
They will be only 6,000 Habs on Sunday in the stands of the Lusail stadium, in Qatar, against thousands of Argentines.
On the eve of the World Cup final between the Blues and the Albiceleste, the last places are snapped up and the fans are preparing to experience the last thrills of the competition after flying for hours to come to Qatar.
The very loud and passionate Argentinians are ready to give voice.
"An investment from the heart"
Smiling in his sixties, a hat in the colors of Argentina on his head, Tristan strolls through the sun-drenched streets of the Doha souk.
He has just arrived from Patagonia, in the south of Argentina, 15,000 kilometers from here.
After two stopovers and an interminable journey.
“It lasted almost two days,” he explains.
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The trip of a lifetime or almost: 6,000 dollars.
A huge amount for a country in economic slump.
But Tristan didn't ask himself the question for a single second.
"It's an investment, an investment of heart and emotion," he smiles.
"I hope our Messi will allow us to be better"
Because this final could be Lionel Messi's last match in the Argentinian jersey.
The brilliant number 10, the successor of Maradona, finally a prophet in his country for a first victory in the World Cup.
"He was a lord in his conduct, his professionalism. We are very proud that he is part of our selection. He is an example. France has a great team, but I hope that the genius of our Messi will allow us to be better."
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Before leaving, Tristan predicts the score of the final in the last blink of an eye: 2-1 for Argentina, with obviously a goal from Messi.