Hugs, screams and even a few tears of emotion and relief. The reaction of Lionel Messi’s family in one of the boxes of the Lusail stadium could have been equal to any Argentine group that gathered anywhere in the country or in the stands of the World Cup in Qatar when the captain of the Argentina national team nailed that sharp left foot against the post, which meant the first goal of the victory against Mexico, for the second round of group C.
In a video that quickly circulated through social networks, it was possible to see Antonella Roccuzzo and the three children she has with Leo (Thiago, Mateo and Cirò) embracing and celebrating the goal that led to the Albiceleste’s first victory.
they were there too George and Celiathe parents of the Rosario star, along with his brothers and other family members who traveled to Doha to be able to accompany him closely.
It was also a relief, as Messi himself acknowledged in the mixed zone of the Lusail stadium that his family had been greatly affected by the setback against Saudi Arabia. “Mateo left crying and Thiago did the math and explained that by winning both games we would have qualified first”explained, among laughter, the 35-year-old from Rosario.
“Yes, my family was there, as I always say they accompany them, they suffer a lot. The boys were bad, but today was a relief for everyone”to complete.
It was Ciro who, screaming, tried to call his father once the game was over, but he couldn’t do it due to the distance from the playing field, so he had to be consoled by his grandmother Celia, who helped him by hugging and kissing him. , according to another video that has transcended to social networks.
Antonella’s post
A few minutes after the victory against Mexico, Lionel Messi’s wife also celebrated through social media, with a tender image with her three children in the stands of the state of Lusail.
Source: Clarin
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