in Toulouse, the hope of Argentine supporters
Less than 48 hours before the start of the FIFA World Cup final between France and Argentina, Argentinian fans are mobilizing. Already ready to celebrate the victory, they believe in the chances of their team.
When Omar Hasan walks through the door of Las Chicas, an Argentinian restaurant in Saint-Jean (Haute-Garonne), the subject of discussion is all found: “We are preparing for this final. I’ve been tense since the first game!“, launches the former Stade Toulousain player. But according to him, the victory will undoubtedly go to his native country.”We are going to win, I can feel it, there is something that we cannot explain but that we feel. When we lived the high level, we sent things from the inside.“
The atmosphere is already festive: music and songs already enliven the establishment.
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Argentinian fans are already ready to celebrate Argentina’s possible victory in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
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“We are euphoric! On a long-awaited finale!“, enthuses Carmen Echeverria, the manager. For his brother, Caesar, the result is obvious: Argentina will lift the cup this year, for the first time since 1986. He will however expect a meeting “very tight“.
It’s not going to be easy. They are two great teams. But I think the Argentinians have the advantage. Ever since losing the first game, the players have only gone from strength to strength.
Fans still remember it. At the start of the competition, Argentina had indeed been beaten by Saudi Arabia (2-1). This result shook the whole country. “Football is a religion in Argentina. Before a match, there is nobody in the streets and after there are people everywhere. For him, victory would make the Argentine people smile again: “Argentina is a country where it is not easy to live. Victory would bring great joy“.
In the Caminito restaurant, in the center of Toulouse, victory is also ready to be designated. “The flag is there, ready to be waved“, exclaims Julia Petrillo, the manager of the establishment. Sunday, exceptionally, she opens her restaurant to receive the Argentine supporters.”It will be a big party, we will eat, sing and dance“.