The match between Maccabi Haifa and Paris Saint-Germain for the second date of the Champions League Group H had a very controversial first half at the Sammy Ofer Stadium, in the city of Haifa, Israel. The over 30 thousand people vibrated with Chery’s goal and then suffered a draw from a certain Lionel Messi. And in the same way it was experienced in the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires.

This was stated by the Israeli ambassador to Argentina, Eyal Sela, who made a surprise appearance in the match broadcast on ESPN. The diplomat commented on the match during half-time on a mobile phone live from the Embassy.

“They made me drink mate to calm me down a bit after the goal,” said the ambassador with a smile. Eyal Sela took office in August, replacing Ambassador Galit Ronen. He is a respected professional with a long and skilled career in Israeli foreign service. He has a BA in Political Science and International Relations and a Masters in Political Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He was Israel’s ambassador to Ecuador, before Malta and Slovenia and a charge d’affaires in Cairo.

Maccabi had a lot of respect for PSG until Chery’s goal, which was very nice. Then the genius of Messi appeared to put the tie. For now it’s a good result for us, we’ll see what happens in the second part “, he added.

Later he praised the work done by the Israeli club: “Maccabi have been champions for two years, they have the upper hand trainer (Barak Bahar). Good players were also signed. The Israeli players are also good, Haziazia’s pass is excellent. And also the one with green hair (by Omer Atzili). We hope that this continues in the TS, “he said.

“When Maccabi Haifa come to play in the Champions League they have a great financial help. And the owner, Ya’akov Shahar, is also a great help to the club for the work he does”, concluded Eyal Sela, surprisingly and a stellar appearance on television that surprised viewers.