Lucas Villarroel is a young man from Trelew, in Chubut, who has decided to go to the World Cup. It is clear that, like so many others, he did not have the financial support to do so. Even so, in July he embarked on the journey: he covered 24,000 kilometers in a month and a half and he has been in Qatar since September.
The way to subsist is the well gas: He sleeps in a tent on the street, drinks water from the fountains and orders food in restaurants. He started with only one thousand euros and wants to stay until the end of the World Cup. “I sold an old truck my grandfather gave me and I came here. I didn’t care at all,” he admits.
“On 1 August I was already in Spain; I arrived early because I didn’t have tickets, I missed three flights and that’s how we are, low cost ”, says the Argentine in an interview conducted by TyC Sports.
The journey was tremendous. Lima, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Turkey, until landing in Qatar. The desire to see the national team at the Qatar 2022 World Cup was stronger.
“I arrived in Qatar with 1,000 euros. I spent three days without sleep because they chased me away – she admits without hesitation -. I asked for food, shelter, there are sources of water where I can drink. I want to hold out until the end to see if I can get a ticket to the final. You have to make an effort because the reward will be nice, “she says.
Lucas has been here since September. And he shares his experience in front of the cameras on how to survive in Doha with a thousand euros. “Eating here is cheap, what costs a lot is accommodation. You have to have money to stay in any house or hotel.”
During the first weeks in the country of the Arabian Peninsula, he was hosted by some residents: “Some people helped me and made me sleep in their homes, from Syria, Jordan. It’s all very strange, but they love us very much, Argentines I don’t know, it must be because of Maradona, because of Messi, they love us “, he underlines.
It is not easy to be in Qatar and sleep on the street. “I sleep in sections on different sides, and at any time of day: two or three hours, no more. I usually spend the night wandering around so as not to be caught by the police. I move constantly so as not to attract attention,” he shares. Luke.
Lucas travels with a flag that he intends to show the world if he enters a national team game: “Trelew, Esquel, Chubut, Present Wig, Qatar 2022 ″, he says on the rag.
River fan and special request for Julián Álvarez
In addition to his attitude and character, Lucas he is in Qatar for a promise made to his friendNacho Spinetto, who is facing a difficult time with his health.
“We are River fans and we have traveled many times to see him at the Monumental, but they found a tumor in my friend’s head and he couldn’t go on a journey like that. So I promised him that I would make him a shirt signed by Julián Álvarez. “, bill.
“I sent messages to Julián (Álvarez) through the networks six months ago. Let’s see if he can because he’s very new to the national team. I sent him pictures, he was delighted. So my goal is to get him an autographed shirt so he can take it to Ignacio, “says Lucas.
Lucas took advantage of TyC Sports cameras to send a direct message to the current Manchester City striker: “Please Julián, this is a promise I have to keep. Halfway it has already been achieved, but I still need it. ”
It is a mystery whether Lucas will stay in Qatar until the end of the World Cup. What no one can say is that he lacked the love, the passion or the aptitude to travel and try to support the national team.
Source: Clarin
