could not contain the mourns Gabriel Batistuta. And that the former Santa Fe goalscorer has lived through numerous football battles. But this Sunday, in a television interview, tears welled up in his eyes and he couldn’t control them. It was when he spoke about the consecration of the Argentine team in Qatar 2022. “We are all fighting to become world champions,” he explained.

The 53-year-old former footballer, who played for Newell’s, River and Boca in Argentine football, tried three times, United States 94, France 98 and Korea-Japan 2002, but failed to achieve the goal that those led by Lionel Scaloni canceled at the Lusail stadium, in an incredible definition.

“Is gorgeous”, Batistuta managed to say, before covering her face with her left hand and starting to cry. “Let’s go Argentina”, he managed to say between sobs on the channel Playing sports.

Then, he referred to Lionel Messi, who during this World Cup took away the record for the most goals scored by an Argentine player in a tournament of this type. “Bati” clarified, once again, that he didn’t care.

“I am happy for Messi, for Argentina, for the whole country. I can’t even speak, ”he said. And I add:“Everyone wanted Argentina to win and the energy was felt.

Finally, the former Fiorentina, Inter and Roma apologized to program members for the emotion. “Sorry, I’m excited,” he told them.

Batistuta’s omen: “There’s something in the air that wants Argentina to be champions”

The Reconquista native, who has long been the top scorer of the Argentine team, spoke with clarion, before the final against France. In that interview, he filled in congratulations to the Argentine captain and recounted his expectations for the World Cup final.

“If we lose the final, France will be the better team. Simple as that. But until now Argentina has all the conditions to win the title. The best team and the best fans. Fortunately. There’s a combo and there’s also something in the air that wants Argentina to be champion. You feel it,” he predicted.

And he added: “From Asia, through Africa, through the Arab world. There is something about the atmosphere, a positive energywhy this happens. For Messi and also for the fans. The fans created an incredible atmosphere and positively surprised us”.

On the other hand, he said it didn’t hurt that Messi left him without a World Cup record. “I had fun while I had it and right now the affection of the people is impressive. I don’t play anymore and what makes me feel all the good things I’ve done is that people still remember me and love me. Honestly, I feel it,” he remarked.

“When that character surpasses you you can’t suffer, it only gives you pleasure, because apart from that I’m very realistic: he has to be there, he has to have all those numbers and they have to belong to him for everything he’s doing. No problem, really,” he concluded about the current Argentine captain.

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