Javier Milei appeared hoarse after the agonizing comeback of the Argentine National Team against Egypt and celebrated the victory like any other fan, following a match that left Argentina in the quarter-finals and once again demonstrated the highly competitive nature of the national team.
In a conversation with Alejandro Fantino on Neura, the President shared that he watched the match with his sister Karina Milei and acknowledged that he ended up with a broken voice from shouting during the three Argentine goals. “I had to shout a bit. I suffered like hell,” he stated, still affected by the intensity of the match.
Milei emphasized that the team's final reaction was much more than a sporting victory. “The comeback at the end is impressive what they did. That is a demonstration that you should never give up,” said the president, who particularly highlighted the team's attitude to seek the result until the last minute.
The president also praised the Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, whom he defined as one of the standout figures of the match. According to Milei, Egypt's number 22 “nailed it” and had a “crazy” performance, despite Argentina ultimately prevailing in the final stretch.
Later, the President focused on the leadership of Lionel Scaloni and assured that, when he decides to end his cycle with the National Team, he could teach at a top business school. For Milei, the Argentine coach demonstrated an extraordinary ability to emotionally organize a group full of stars.
“I have nothing but words of admiration and gratitude as a fan,” noted the president, who also reiterated his praise for Lionel Messi, whom he defined as “the greatest player of all time.”
In closing, Milei sought to separate his institutional role from his passion for football, although he admitted that he experiences these matches with immense intensity. “Never count us out because we will rise from the ashes,” he expressed, before defining himself as “a fan and a Messi enthusiast.”
