World Cup. A Franco-Argentinian couple from Toulouse: “No matter the result, we have already won!”
By Simon Vermot Desroches
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Installed for more than three years in the center of Toulouse where they manage two Franco-Argentinian restaurants, Bistro Breizh Latino and O Patio Mio, Sergio and Gwen Ochoa form a binational couple. But a few hours before the duel in the final of world Cup between the two countries where they were born and raised, there is neither tension nor stress of the result.
“I will celebrate victory on Capitol Hill, regardless of the outcome”
“I’ve been living in France for 35 years, it’s my country as much as Argentina”, explains Sergio, “No matter the outcome, I will celebrate the victory with the two flags on my back on the Place du Capitole”. ” We, we won the world cup during semi-finals“, adds Gwen, smiling.
An Argentine heart for his family and loved ones
But, obviously, like any good self-respecting Argentinian, he secretly dreams of a victory for his country of origin. “My heart is Argentinian, and for my family, my brothers, my friends, el pueblo… You cannot realize what this means to the country! Foreigners cannot realize”. A situation that he will however compare to the fervor of Moroccans in recent weeks“these are great moments of sharing that must be cherished,” he continues.
An exceptional opening on Sunday to party
And accustomed to receiving his South American friends in his Bistro Breizh Latino, Sergio intends to open exceptionally this Sunday and broadcast the match to enjoy this final with family and friends. “A great opportunity to get together around football, to exchange between cultures,” he says. Before ending, therefore, the evening at the Capitol, with the two flags on the shoulders.
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