He has already received Javier Mascherano and Maxi Rodríguez at his home. This Friday Luis Suárez arrived in the city.
Christmas Eve is coming, Christmas is coming and Lionel Messi He went out to fight Santa Claus’s position as the most wanted man on the planet. Secluded in a private neighborhood neighboring Rosario since he returned to the country and celebrated the conquest in Qatar with a caravan in Buenos Aires, the “Flea” will spend his first New Year’s Eve party as world champion with his family. Within this tradition, this time he decided to add some special guests for the occasion.
The captain of the National Team arrived at the ‘Cradle of the Flag’ on Tuesday afternoon, when he undertook a private flight with Ángel Di María and Paulo Dybala. The Roma striker continued on to Córdoba and the others boarded a helicopter for the second time in 24 hours. This time there was no aerial Olympic lap. They only flew a few minutes to the Kentucky Country Club, where the “Flea” has a very expensive house.
“Thank you, Lio”, says the light blue and white flag that was hung at the main entrance to the country where other sports stars live. Given the visit of the soccer player from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), this section of Provincial Route 34-S has custody of the Santa Fe Police. On the opposite side of the road they put security fences, since the desire to see the idol who brought the cup has not faded since his return to the country.
At the gate of Kentucky there is no chance of seeing Messi, but what is essential is invisible to the eyes amid the overflowing happiness that the victory on penalties against France generated. Outside the urban area of the city of Funes, journalists, fans of the round, and people looking for a signature or a photo as part of a solidarity campaign mix. Although the faces, the posters and the T-shirts change, the vigil has been going strong for almost a week.
“This Cup that we got is also one of those that didn’t get it in the previous World Cups that we played,” Leo said when he returned from Qatar. Precisely, some of his first guests on vacation were part of the runner-up squad in 2014. About that tournament, the man from Rosario recalled: “They all deserved it because of how they fought until the very final. They worked hard and wanted her just as much as I did.”.
Two of the figures from the team led by Alejandro Sabella in Brazil were in Funes and greeted the leader of La Scaloneta: both Maxi Rodríguez and Javier Mascherano met with the former Barcelona in his home province to celebrate the title that ended a 36-year streak.
Although they experienced the tournament in different ways, the “Fiera” and the “Jefecito” coincided at the time of the reunion plan. Newell’s idol was with Alma and Aitana, his two daughters. Meanwhile, the coach of the Argentine under 20 team shared the photo that the “Flea” took with Bruno, the youngest of his family. “Thanks my friend”, he wrote when he posted the image on his official Instagram account. For his part, the author of the historic goal against Mexico in Germany 2006 simply described the figure of PSG as “the best.”
Accompanied by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their three children, the captain of the National Team opted to enlarge the Christmas table after having fulfilled his greatest football dream. This Thursday, Luis Suárez arrived at the Rosario International Airport (AIR) to share a few very special days off with his former teammate from Barcelona.
The Uruguayan was one of the many stars who lavished praise when Leo broke the spell and raised the cup in Qatar. As well as in 2017 he visited the city for his friend’s weddingon this occasion he repeated the trip to toast an achievement that was celebrated in many countries, in addition to Argentina.
The former Atlético Madrid and Liverpool took a private flight from Montevideo when it had already transpired that he planned to cross the pond. “I want to congratulate you for being world champions and that they are enjoying this beautiful moment”, expressed the striker in a video that he recorded for his hosts at the “Islas Malvinas” Airport. Later, he withdrew with his wife Sofía Balbi and his three children without contact with the press.
As soon as he left the field of the Lusail Stadium, the PSG star considered doing what Suárez proposed in the simplest way possible. He just wanted to go back to drink mates with his wife and sunbathe. But in Rosario they are not satisfied with that and expect a great tribute together with Di María and Ángel Correa before returning to Europe.
The demand that was born with the caravan of the Selection from Ezeiza only grew with the passing of the days. The vast majority of players starred in different acts in which they were recognized for their contribution to achieving the title. From small towns like Calchín, where Julián Álvarez grew up, to Mar del Plata, birthplace of Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez. A little more than 30 kilometers from the Cradle of the Flag, Lionel Scaloni also hugged, laughed and cried with those who live in his native Pujato.
Both on the pitch and away from it, Leo is different. Although he posted several thank you messages through social networks, he only accessed the photos and autographs when he landed on the golf course next to his house. Earlier, Governor Omar Perotti met him at the airport and greeted him along with Di María. The authorities of the airport published a video of the meeting, but the provincial president himself asked that it be deletedattentive to the controversy that was generated in Buenos Aires by the celebration plan that excluded meetings with public officials and the visit to the Casa Rosada.
Nobody wants to bother Messi, but everyone wants to celebrate with him in his city, before he returns to France. Mayor Pablo Javkin made available the park of the National Flag Monument, the epicenter of an unprecedented mobilization when Argentina emerged champion in Qatar. The proposal contemplates applying the security protocol that is used for presidential visits, although no preparations will be launched until the idol and his teammates say they want to go out and celebrate on the street again.
As expected, the World Cup drew many more eyes on Rosario. The “Flea” was the main character in the definition of the tournament and Di María was not far behind among the key figures of the match with France. However, both cultivate the low profile with which they handle each time they return home and it seems to be another New Year’s Eve. Yes indeed, this time they came back with the best drink to spend the holidays.
Rosary beads. Correspondent.
