The 10 viral moments lived in Argentina during the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina It is a country that lives and breathes football. Qatar 2022 It increased the passion of the fans and in many cases made them do crazy things motivated by the atmosphere of the World Cup. Lionel Scaloni’s side slipped up in their debut against Saudi Arabia, but have since gone on to win the title after a 36-year wait after beating France in the final.

There were many personalities who made themselves known during the World Cup for their presences, songs or madness. Who were the 10 personalities who managed to go viral during the month of the World Cup.

1- “Grandma lala la la”

One of the most loved characters was “La Abuela”. Her name is Cristina and she is a 76-year-old pensioner who lives in the Liniers district. Her story became important after the match against Poland, when the Argentinian team qualified for the round of 16.

It turns out that Cristina went to a corner of her neighborhood, where there was a group of young people celebrating their victory. To celebrate with her, they sang the already famous “abuela lala la la” -inspired by the song “Go West” by the Pet Shop Boys-.

Then after the win against Australia, the Netherlands, Croatia and France, Cristina always approached the same corner with an Argentine flag and they always received it singing the same song. Through social networks, the topic and the lady have become very relevant.

2- Gonzalo De Santis’ tattoos

Of course, there were many people who promised to get something tattooed in case Argentina were world champions. Ink on skin is one of the promises people use the most today. Of course, in general they wait until the end of the competition to see if they are compliant or not.

However, gonzalo santis He preferred not to wait and got all the results tattooed at the end of the matches. His decision was more than bold. His hope and illusion were the motivation he found not to wait and get a tattoo with Qatar 2022 in full swing.

“This is like a drawing. You will become a Tasmanian and will not leave both legs with tails done; Do you want to finish it The moment I did, I knew I was going to finish it and I still think the same thing. always positive”was the comparison he used to rectify his decision.

After a difficult development in the final against France, Argentina managed to reach the crown in the lands of Qatar. Gonzalo managed to complete his stage and the Argentina national team added its third star.

3- The kiss of strangers at traffic lights

Argentina’s 3-0 win over Croatia was the match that opened up the possibility of them being in a World Cup final again and days later being champions in Qatar 2022. In light of this result, many people exited to celebrate across the country In La Plata, more precisely at 7.50 am, two young men were photographed kissing over a traffic light. The image went viral.

The photo generated quite a stir and a lot of positive feedback for those involved in the kiss. Many people mocked him praising their love and passion that the young people exuded, but the outcome of the story turned out to be unexpected.

It turns out they weren’t dating and didn’t even know each other. The protagonists met at that moment and the kiss was something spontaneous. Perhaps the adrenaline and craziness for La Scaloneta were largely responsible for this unusual but romantic moment.

4- The declaration of a fan to a notero

After Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Croatia, the journalist Gonzalo Sorbo, a regular on the evening news in America, had an unusual moment while interviewing María Sol, a young woman who had come to Caballito’s “fan fest” to cheer on the national team. One respondent’s response left him utterly confused in the middle of a shoot.

“Oh, I just saw you dancing among all those people. How did you see Argentina?”, was the first question that the journalist from América Noticias (from Monday to Friday, at 18:00), the cycle led by Soledad Larghi and Rolando Graña, asked the fan of the team led by Lionel Scaloni. “Well, spectacular,” she replied, smiling. “Who was the best?”Sorbo asked. “Messi, of course,” he replied.

Then came the question that sparked a hilarious moment that went viral. “And what do we do on Sunday?”, asked the movilero, alluding to the World Cup final that Argentina will play at noon. And she, without hesitating for a moment and with very rapid reflexes, answered “all that you want” and left him speechless.

The truth is that the journalist has become a meme and has received several comments on his Instagram profile, where he has 7,500 followers. “You can’t stand bullfighting, Sorbo,” a friend told him. “Cousin, you are an idiot at what you do,” a relative told him. These were some of the interactions he received.

5- The fan who passed through a window

The match between Argentina and Países was, excluding the final against France, one of the most suffered by the fans. Wout Weghorst’s 2-2 goal in the added tenth minute, countless turmoil and the definition on penalties, which had Dibu Martínez as hero, were the condiments for a quarter-final that had it all.

That Saturday afternoon people went out to celebrate the ticket for the semi-finals and the rain was a great climatic protagonist. To all this was added the video of a fan that became extremely viral on social networks.

Emiliano Macrettthe fan who entered through the window testified to the situation that occurred. “The reality is that when Lautaro Martínez scores the goal, I feel desperate to go to the balcony, it was a mix of emotions. But everything has a logical explanation”he told Infobae. And followed: “My girlfriend always leaves the door ajar for my dog ​​Mora, but she also does the same with the curtain that covers the window frame, which is why the situation arose. I bring the window with me for this, for me it was open”he detailed.

6- The group of fans who took a photo with the 10 (the collective)

The madness for the Selection commanded by Lionel Messi has reached unimaginable levels. After the victory against Croatia which marked the transition to the World Final, a group of fans took a very particular action.

A group of supporters excited to learn that a new star could be added to the Albiceleste’s shirt at Lusail Stadium on Sunday 18 December cheered a particular photo.

A group of about 20 people stopped a bus of line 10, which travels the Wilde-Palermo route and, together with a poster with the face of Diego Armando Maradona, took a photo with the means of transport.

7- The Ecuadorian boy who made a Messi shirt out of paper

Lionel Messi has fans all over the world. The Argentine captain played in a dream World Cup. His level was stratospheric and his interference for Argentina to be champions was vital. 7 goals and 3 assists were his marks in Qatar 2022.

His career, play and deeds have spawned throughout his career which has had admirers all over the world. In Ecuador, Benjamin Garciaa 10-year-old has achieved the empathy of many people for a cute photo of himself.

A white shirt, like all the others, but with a dose of love, like not all. The boy hit two pieces of paper on the back. One had “Messi” written on it and the other was a “10” emulating a PSG player’s shirt.

His photo, posted on Twitter, reached out Geronimo Momo Benavidez, renowned streamer, and the young man will be able to make a dream come true. Through a campaign by Momo, charged with locating him, he will receive the shirt of his greatest idol.

8- Fernando Romero, the inventor of the World Cup theme

Every World Cup has that song that identifies Argentinian fans. Four years ago he was the one who started by saying “Come on Argentina, you know I love you”; eight ago, at Brazil 2014, the famous “Brazil tell me how it feels”; and now it’s “Muchachos” that plays in Qatar and resonates all over the world.

This blow, full of emotion for the reference to the “boys of the Malvinas” and to Maradona who “can be seen in heaven”, is felt in every corner of the Arab country and has even reached the locker rooms of Lionel Scaloni’s players. It was also heard during the match between France and Poland and in the already famous (and almost Argentinian) Bangladesh.

Fernando Romero, a 30-year-old teacher who lives in the western suburbs of Buenos Aires, is the author of this popular song and is thrilled that it will be immortalized as the third albiceleste world title.

9- The children of the Teatro Colón choir and their song of the Breath

“Guys, now we are excited again. I want to win the third, I want to be world champion. And we can see Diego from the sky, with Don Diego and La Tota, encouraging Lionel”. This section of the song created by Fernando Romero and sung by La Mosca is definitely one of the most sung songs in recent times.

But the chant of the fans, who outlined it in Argentina and the lands of Qatar, reached the Colon Theater. To be exact, it was the children’s choir, led by César Bustamante, who sang the most famous hit.

A new and beautiful version has emerged that combines all the passion and emotion with the talent of children. According to the official website of the Teatro Colón, these are the members: Carolina Adaglio, Lourdes Baleiron Marchi, Ana Boschet, Tobías Britez Rutkauskas, Benjamín Castro Kubat, Juri Leandro Despouy, Avril Figueroa Quintanilla, Guadalupe Fustinoni, Florencia García Barrera, Malvina Kartashyan, Paula López, Mora Molinelli Wells, Lucía Moreno, Bianca Palacios Piccaluga, Juana Panunto, Juan Ignacio Troncoso, Emma Zenobi Gomez.

10- The bus driver who got off to celebrate the pass to the final

Although many were able to avoid their commitments and be able to attend the match between Argentina and Croatia, the match that deposited Argentina in the Qatar 2022 final, many were the ones who had to do their job and were left without watching the ‘bulky 3- side A win. 0.

However, this bus driver proved that despite having to complete his usual route, delayed by people taking to the streets to celebrate the move to a new final, the emotion and sentiment cannot be contained.

Hearing the result from the sheer number of people on the street, as well as certainly from the radio or a glance at his cell phone, this man didn’t hold back. He got off the bus, left the passengers for a few minutes and joined the crazed fans for the chance to play in the world final, which hours later it was revealed would be against France.