Argentina Goes Crazy After Lionel Messi and La Albiceleste Reach World Cup Final
It is no secret that Argentina is a soccer-crazy nation, and their obsession with the sport rivals that of even Brazil, regarded as the most soccer-obsessed country in the world.
When their La Albiceleste, led by Lionel Messi, dominated Croatia and punched a ticket to the World Cup final, the entire country erupted in celebrations.
While the match was ongoing, the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, was at a complete standstill. Even in the scorching summer heat, fans still packed cafes, restaurants, and public plazas to watch their team. Nobody went out, as they were all watching.
As soon as the final whistle was made, the streets of Buenos Aires erupted in celebration. Fans poured into the streets, waving Argentina's flag and wearing the country's colors. It was safe to say that the capital was drowned in sky blue and white, all because Argentina was back in the World Cup final.
One fan, Emiliano Adam, told the Associated Press that he is in "complete ecstasy," all while draped on the Argentinian flag, which he has been using as a cape.
"This is the first match that didn't make me suffer, the first time I could enjoy a match from beginning to end," he told the news outlet.
Argentinian actress Laila Desmery also reacted, saying that they are all super excited, admitting that she and many Argentinians are experiencing unexplainable joy.
World Media Sing Praises For Lionel Messi
UK publication The Telegraph noted how media around the world reacted to the Argentinian victory. This includes the reaction from Argentina's largest newspaper, Clarin, which said that Lionel Scaloni's side "knew how to be patient" and "endured" Croatia's pressure. It then praised the Messi Magic and stated that "whatever happens in the final, it is already Messi's World Cup".
Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo meanwhile, asked what everyone was asking when Argentina scored that third goal, "How did [Messi] do that?"
Meanwhile, La Vanguardia noted that this will be a new opportunity for Messi to "embroider his long-awaited star, to finish his crusade. To levitate and sit with Diego (Maradona)."
READ MORE: World Cup: Lionel Messi Sends Strong Message After Beating Croatia, Reaching Finals
Argentina Victory led to Interesting Social Media Reactions and Memes
The Argentina win dominated much of social media, with celebrities and influencers all reacting to Messi possibly winning his first World Cup.
Leo Messi just taking the world to school. Incredible...just enjoy this man. He'll be gone before we know it.
— Shahan Ahmed (@shahanLA) December 13, 2022
my GOAT
— David Helman (@davidhelman_) December 13, 2022
MESSSSSSSI 🙌🏽💙
— Alex Curry (@Alex_Curry) December 13, 2022
Messi is the 🐐
— Josh Hart (@joshhart) December 13, 2022
My god Messi is undeniable
— Sosa Kremenjas (@QBsMVP) December 13, 2022
Wow. Messi. Still got it. All over surely.
— Ian Darke (@IanDarke) December 13, 2022
MESSI IS OUT OF HIS FRICKEN MIND. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?🤯
— Amiliano “Amil” Fragoso (@AmilianoFragoso) December 13, 2022
While possible I am jinxing this… Argentina picked the right team to put the game away on. Finally put up 3 goals and it was much needed against the resilient Croatian side that grows in belief as others wane. This is the #MessiWorldCup
— Aly Wagner (@alywagner) December 13, 2022
Meanwhile, Fox Sports noted how Julian Alvarez went from a kid asking Messi for a photograph to scoring the two goals that led to Argentina going to the World Cup final.
10 years ago: Julián Álvarez asks Messi for a photo as a fan
Tonight: Messi and Julián Álvarez lead Argentina to a FIFA World Cup Final
What a moment 👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/bdpFqMdSNo— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 13, 2022
Finally, there are plenty of memes to go around, including one regarding Messi's long-time rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, who was benched as Portugal lost to Morocco in the quarterfinal.
Messi... Just for this meme to be immortalized 😂 pic.twitter.com/Gb6v9q24DK
— 🔰Aashish Shukla🔰 (@Aashish_Shukla7) December 13, 2022
Messi after everyone said he was finished and Argentina was going out after losing to Saudi Arabia in the 1st week pic.twitter.com/flqMAlK9Pw
— Soccer Memes (@SoccerMemes) December 13, 2022
Lionel Messi holding his hamstring and then going on to score the penalty pic.twitter.com/OyWUw4f0Sf
— The Football Crew (@ftblcrew_memes) December 13, 2022
READ MORE: Argentina Is Traditionally a Soccer-Crazy Nation in South America Like Brazil
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Written by: Rick Martin
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