Paula “la Peque” Pareto, former Judo athlete, spoke about the possibility that Javier Mascherano summons the star Lionel Messi to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and asked that the world champion be the flag bearer at the Opening Ceremony .
“Messi has never carried the flag and if he is willing, it would be a great honor for all athletes if he could represent us as he always represents us in the world.” assured who won a gold medal in Rio 2016 and carried the flag at the closing of the Games in Brazil.
Another of the renowned Argentine athletes who joined the campaign for La Pulga to be in charge of leading the delegation’s parade at the Paris Opening Ceremony was the Olympic yachting champion, Santiago Lange.
“Without a doubt, all Argentine athletes feel deep admiration for Leo as an athlete and will feel very identified with him,” he claimed.
The sailor explained that those selected must have achievements, and added: “He has to have great integrity as a person and as an athlete, which I absolutely believe Leo has. I think that in everything related to the values and qualities that a standard bearer needs, Leo has them, and he is already an Olympic medalist.”
Although the dates between the Copa América and the Olympic Games are close, Mascherano repeatedly acknowledged that he would like to be able to count on Messi and Ángel Di María among the 22 players called up, like Beijing 2008.
2024-02-15 21:37:48
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