Happy ending: the author of the world hit “Muchachos” was invited by the AFA for the friendly between Argentina and Panama

After the consecration of the Argentine national team at the Qatar 2022 World Cup last December, the country is looking forward to next Thursday to meet up with the team and celebrate the third star, even if an important figure from Argentina Scaloneta’ has been along this path who, in principle, I would not have been able to be present. Regard Fernando Romerothe creator of ‘Muchachos’, the success that accompanied the conquest of Arab lands.

Romero was unable to get tickets in the virtual sale, where an estimated 2 million people tried to enter to buy tickets for the Monumental stadium.

“I got in line with my cell phone and my computer. My wife, father and brother did the same, but no one could take it. I couldn’t get any kind of ticket,” he said. lamented Romero, in a story that began to spread on social networks and gained popularity.

“I’m not one to joke, I’ve never joked, neither before, nor during, nor in any note or anything. But I would like to have a contact, to know that they know of my existence, that they know who I am, the possibility of talking to someone from AFA, leaders, players or anyone else. The truth is that for me it is a dream to see the world champion team; I would like to be able to achieve it. If contact was given and not voice, something of what you want could be achieved, but of course if an item appears I will use it”He explained.

Finally, he was president of the Argentine Football Federation (AFA), Claudio Chiqui Tapiawho contacted Romero to personally invite him to next Thursday’s match against Panama, starting at 20:30, which will also see a show by ‘La Mosca’, the band who gave rhythm and music to the lyrics which he himself dictated , is what the captain likes best Lionel Messi.

Who is Fernando Romero?

The 30-year-old, who lives in the western suburbs of Buenos Aires, is a teacher and racing enthusiast. It was 2021, after Argentina’s conquest of the Copa América, when he decided to put his mark on the theme of La Mosca, which became an anthem for Argentines.

In September of the same year, Albiceleste faced Bolivia at the Monumental in their first match as champions of America, and Not even Romero was able to get tickets. Therefore, he had no better idea than to sing the song with his friends outside the stadium. It was then that TyC Sports reporter Matías Pelliccioni interviewed him and the song began circulating throughout Argentina.