In the middle of a conference with Alberto Fernández at the Casa Rosada, where several bilateral agreements were announced, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva surprised with a particular confession who is already making headlines in the world of football. Is that the new president of Brazil, recognized, to the surprise of all those present, who during the World Cup encouraged the Argentine national team to conquer the long-awaited third star.
“Argentina ended 2022 in a privileged situation, not only in the economy and in politics but also in football. For the first time I upset for Argentina to be world champions”, expressed Lula, who also explained the reasons that led him to support Scaloneta: “I thought Lionel Messi couldn’t finish his career without being a champion.”
Of course, after the good vibes winked at for our national team, Lula made an important clarification for the team The 2026 World Cup, which will be played between the United States, Mexico and Canada: “It already was, it’s over. Now it’s Brazil’s turn”. The sincerity of the Brazilian president, who saw the verdeamarela greet each other in the quarter-finals, generated laughter from everyone present in the Sala Bianca.
Lula, who visited the country on his first international tour after taking up his third term on January 1, is not only a football fan but also a well-known fan of the corinthians. During a visit to Argentina, under the government of Néstor Kirchner (2003-2007), received a Racing shirt, a club the former president was a fan of.
Source: Clarin
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