“Come on, come on, sing with me, you'll find a friend. With Leo Messi by our side, we'll turn it all around,” the fans chanted between 46th Street and Seventh Avenue. Another common chant was also heard: “And you can see, and you can see, the one who doesn't jump is an Englishman,” referring to the recent victory against England in the semifinals.
The festive atmosphere unfolded amid the usual activity of Times Square, where street performers and costumed characters continued their routines while tourists from different parts of the world stopped to observe the scene. The Argentine gathering attracted the attention of visitors who came to witness the prelude to the final.
Among the chants, a slogan that was repeated throughout the tournament stood out: “For Malvinas, for Diego, for Leo's last one, Argentina, I want to see you as champions again…,” referring to the team's goal in the decisive match.
Meanwhile, several fans took advantage of the gathering to try to get tickets for the final, which will mark the conclusion of a tournament that will now have its definition between Argentina and Spain.
This Sunday’s match will capture global attention and, as has happened in every appearance of the team led by Lionel Scaloni, a strong presence of Argentine fans in the stands is expected. The National Team will seek to conquer a new star and achieve back-to-back championships on the most important stage in world football.
