Matías Rojas gives Messi
Matias Agustin Rojas He arrived in Paris, France, with the great intention of distinguishing himself in his field. The young man from Santiago flew more than 10 thousand kilometers to participate in the The world of hairdressers. But in addition, she wanted to take the opportunity to leave a gift for her great idol.
The Loreto put the scissors aside for a moment, borrowed a bicycle and began the great adventure of his life which includes, no more, no less, that Leone Messi. The bell of the Argentine champion’s mansion rang, Antonella Roccuzzo received it and it all ended with a photo with a blue and white shirt and a great anecdote to tell.
How did this story start? The great opportunity of his life was presented to the one in Santiago del Estero: to participate in a hairdressing competition where he would have been the best in the world. And he didn’t hesitate. But in addition to shining with him, the young man wanted to leave a very special gift to Rosario by taking advantage of the fact that the contest would be in the Parisian city.
Before boarding the plane, Matías contacted the luthier Luis Quiroga, and together they decided it would be a good idea to do a Hype customized for Lionel Messi. The percussion instrument enchanted them as soon as they saw it finished, since on one of its sides a portrait of Rosario with the Argentina national team shirt and the captain’s ribbon on the left arm.
On 9 September he posted a message on his Facebook account that said, “Thank God, the day has come” and accompanied him with pictures of him waiting at the airport. The next day, already on European soil, he showed up again on social networks, anticipating his participation in the highly anticipated competition, where he finished in fifth place: “The time has come. Tomorrow at 6 in the morning, Argentina time, we will compete. Good luck to us, “he wrote.
But beyond that great adventure, the best was yet to come. Matías found the address of the Paris Saint Germain attacker and got himself a bicycle. He cycled 10 kilometers with the drum in tow and carried the Santiago del Estero flag in his backpack.
Once he arrived at the residence he rang the bell without much hope, but life still surprised him. Antonela Roccuzzo opened the door. The young man could not believe what was happening: his dream came true. The former entrepreneur not only dated him, but also received the gift and took pictures with the Santiago hairdresser.
“Just over 10 km by bicycle through France to reach the Messi family and deliver it to them. Thanks Antonella for your humility and for having received me. Thanks to the great artist Luis Quiroga for his work on the bass drum, “wrote Matías Agustín Rojas on his Facebook account.
Thanks to Matia
In addition, the man from Santiago took the opportunity to thank the support he received from his family and friends. “I wanted to thank everyone who made this dream possible, I hope not to forget anyone. I want to thank my family for always supporting me, my clients, the Unión de Peinadores school for joining the Argentine team, the brands that helped me during the journey at all times, all the sponsors and each of the people who helped me and deposited money into my account. This is yours, ”the message began.
“To my clients from the city of Salto and to my friends from the city of Loreto and to all the people of Santiago. To my people from Salavina who have always given me a hand, to my teammates, our coach and my colleague and great friend who accompanied me and who has been here in Paris by our side at all times for what I needed. To all the teachers I’ve had and to all my colleagues in Argentina, this is yours too, ”he added.
And he concluded, visibly moved: “The hairdresser is not just any job. We hope one day to have the support of the Government so that it can fulfill the dream of many professionals: to reach the top of this beautiful profession. I did and I still can’t believe it. My hands are shaking as I write this text.
Source: Clarin
