A week after settling in Qatar, the Albiceleste footballers celebrated as a family before returning to competition at their clubs.
An unforgettable year has come to an end for Argentine football, which returned to the top of the planet after 36 years thanks to the national team’s dedication to the World Cup in Qatar, which earned the Albiceleste its third star. For this reason, it was celebrated in grand style at every table in the country during these holidays. Especially in that of the players from Lionel Scaloni’s selection.
Due to the unprecedented date on which the World Cup was played in 2022, the World Cup festivities almost coincided with those of Christmas and New Year. And despite the fact that competition in European competitions is about to resume its activity after the World Cup break, the world champions are still on vacation and, unlike what usually happens in normal calendar years, were able to spend Christmas Eve this year in his country. And most will also be able to stay until December 31.
In principle, Lisandro Martínez is the only one who has to return to work before the beginning of 2023. Manchester United return to play in the Premier League on Tuesday the 27th and in a message with an alarming lack of tact, coach Erik Ten Hag assured: “He’s walking around Buenos Aires and I understand because it’s exciting when you win. the World Cup. But he has to accept that the competition will start again.” For example, the central defender, who is not in Buenos Aires but in Gualeguay, will certainly return to England after Christmas in Entre Ríos and meet the Dutch-born coach again.
The others, meanwhile, are released until January 4 and 6, depending on the case, and the vast majority remain in the country: of the 26, the only one to leave Argentina for the holidays was Franco Armani, who traveled to Medellin. to be with his Colombian wife’s family.
HOW THE PLAYERS OF THE ARGENTINE SELECTION HAPPENED CHRISTMAS
- Captain Lionel Messi was at home in Kentucky, on the outskirts of Rosario. Among those invited to the celebration was his great friend Luis Suárez.
- Ángel Di María was also in Rosario with his family and had a theme party: the entire dinner was decorated with images of the World Cup and there was even a concert band playing the hit “Muchachos”.
- Dibu Martínez had a family celebration in Mar del Plata. Costume? Only for the photo, later he was seen in shorts, cap and T-shirt.
- Enzo Fernández kept his promise to platinum his hair for the title and celebrated Christmas in full force, while DJ Fer Palacio brightened up the party at his house.
- Julián Álvarez spent Christmas with another Cordovan, his friend Lucas Beltrán, with whom he was a teammate during all Inferior Leagues at River.
- Rodrigo De Paul spent a quiet Christmas Eve at his mother’s house with his two children and other relatives.
- Marcos Acuña celebrated with two other former members of the national team: Erik Lamela, with whom he plays in Seville, and Rodrigo Battaglia, who was his teammate at Sporting Lisbon.
- Nicolás Otamendi set cumbia on Christmas Eve to the rhythm of Tobías Medrano, member of the duo La T y La M.
- Alexis Mac Allister’s birthday is December 24 and to celebrate his 24th he organized a party in La Pampa, which included Sergio Batista, world champion in 1986.
Source: Goal