After a few very hectic last hours in the bunker of the national team here in Doha, due to the sudden departures of Joachim Correa and of Nicola Gonzalez due to injury, there was a moment of relaxation. The technical staff of Argentina participated in some small football snacks with a group of local workers who contributed to the construction of this World Cup. Sure, Lionel Scaloni he did not take part, as he saw fit to remain cautious after having to make tough final roster decisions.
The activity was part of a FIFA action taking place between the teams and those Qatari workers who made the development of this competition possible. A way of thanking.
Without Scaloni, remained in the dormitories of the National University, the blue-white bunker, together with the rest of the team and the staff, the coaching staff shared a friendly moment, amidst laughter and applause a couple of hours before Lionel Messi’s formal training and company.
A) Yes, Walter Samuel, Paul Aimar, Fabian Ayala (field assistants), the physical trainer Louis Martinthe video analyst Matthias Mannathe props Juan Cruz Souto Y nicola perez and the youth goalkeeper Federico Gomes Gerth They set foot on the training ground and played a few matches in small four-on-four spaces.
A total of 16 workers played, representing everyone. They were part of those who set up the national team bunker in the Middle East. After that, there was a penalty shootout. And then group photo and autograph signature. Everyone took a scale replica of the official ball as a souvenir.
FIFA faces several lawsuits and claims over the number of workers who died during the construction of the stadiums and main venues to host the 32 teams and the millions of tourists who are arriving for the big event.
These activities are carried out with the different campuses and their objective is to recognize those who have made an effort so that everything can arrive in good condition.
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Source: Clarin
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