Alexis MacAllister was one of the figures of Qatar World Cupwhere the Argentina national team obtained the third title in its history. Upon his return to England, the Brighton and Albion house honored his champion. But the welcome from the fans was lacking, and this Saturday they pulled out the whole cotillion to greet their world champion.
In the pre-game with Liverpool Of Premier Leaguethe Pampas midfielder came out a few minutes earlier on the grass of the Falmer Stadium with the gold medal hanging on the chest.
Mac Allister appeared applauding, in clear response to the affection of the fans, who, in addition to cheering him, hung two rags in the stands: an Argentinian flag that reads “our champion” and another of a gigantic albiceleste jersey with MacAllister’s number on the national team. There were also small Argentinean flags in different sectors of the stall.
It is not the first sign of affection received by the player who left Argentinos Juniors after being champion in Doha. A video surfaced this week outside a training session, in which the midfielder met a group of child Brighton fans at the door of the training centre.
Not only did Alexis stop the truck and lower her glass, but she also took some time to reach through a purse and search for a more than precious object. The talented midfielder won the gold medal received as one of the 26 world champions of Qatar 2023.
The guys, who couldn’t believe it, approached the player’s car, which was looking out the window, and took a picture with their idol and with the exclusive world champion medal.
On 2 January, when he arrived at the club after the break in Argentina, the midfielder was greeted like a hero by his teammates and employees, who gave him a standing ovation.
Mac Allister entered with the champion’s medal on his chest, but the story didn’t end there. After an uncountable amount of hugs, a World Cup replica resting on an Argentine flag awaited the former Argentines and Boca.
It was then that the Argentine disguised himself as captain Lionel Messi and raised the trophy that everyone would like to raise and a shower of yellow, blue and white confetti exploded to complete a memorable scene.
That replica reappeared this Saturday at the stadium so that Mac Allister could celebrate this time with the fans who never tire of expressing their love for him.
Source: Clarin
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