Argentine Fans Rally in Houston to Support National Team in Copa América Quarterfinals

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More than 3,000 Argentine fans gathered in Houston on Wednesday to support the national team that will play against Ecuador on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Copa América. The massive match was dominated by a wave of blue and white fans who gathered at Discovery Green Park, a huge park located just four blocks from Shell Energy Stadium, the place chosen for the last training session of the team led by Lionel Scaloni.

It was a stifling afternoon due to the heat exceeding 30 degrees and with a wind chill of almost 40°. In a family atmosphere and great joy, the supporters showed up with their shirts, flags and drums in a real party that lasted until the evening.

Far from getting tired, the crowd gave each other feedback in an ecstatic atmosphere to be able to support the world champion team that is also defending the title in this tournament after winning Brazil 2021, when on that occasion it ended a 28-year drought without major titles.

Thousands of fans gathered in Houston today to wave their flags in support of the Argentine national team.

The hits that were heard were “Guchachos, ahora nos remarimos a ilusionar” (Boys, now we have our hopes back), “el que no salto es un inglés” (the one who doesn’t jump is an Englishman) or “come on champion”. Of course, there was also support for the best footballer in the world with “Messi, Messi, Messi”, in hours in which it will be decided if the Rosario native is in condition to go out on the field as a starter. He looked very good in the last training session and that is what excites the fans.

Beyond the abundance of sky blue and white shirts, there were also fans who came wearing their club’s shirts, but all in a festive atmosphere and without any problems. In fact, there were some Rosario Central fans who carried an Ángel Di María flag and are excited about the possible return of Fideo.

The hours passed, but the people remained stoic in the immense green space. The Texan city was shaken by the albiceleste tide that brought color and passion to the pre-match for the quarter-finals. This Thursday at the NRG Stadium, which has a full capacity of 72,220 spectators, the fans will once again try to make Argentina the “local team.”

Thousands of fans gathered in Houston today to wave their flags in support of the Argentine national team.

As if it were an Argentine city, Houston was invaded by fans who did not stop singing and there was also a moment to recreate the song that moved everyone in the 2014 World Cup, the emblematic “Brazil, tell me what it feels like.” In that competition, the Albiceleste was runner-up with the team led by Alejandro Sabella, but it touched the people for its dedication and in each city where it played in the neighboring country, the fans filled the stage.

In the United States, the Argentine faithful did it again, just as they did in the run-up to the previous matches. The first meeting was in Atlanta, before the 2-0 win over Canada. Then on the steps of Time Square in New York, before the 1-0 win over Chile. And later in Miami, in anticipation of the 2-0 victory over Peru.

The match between Argentina and Ecuador will be played tonight, starting at 10 pm (Argentine time). Scaloni’s team finished first in Group A and the team led by Spaniard Félix Sánchez was second in Group B. It will be the first match of the second round and the winner will go on to the semi-finals where they will await the winner of the match between Canada and Venezuela.

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2024-07-04 04:08:00
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