-
Lionel Messi’s victory over the hearts of everyone in Argentina.
Ahead of the World Cup final, Argentina striker Lionel Messi’s former teammate Ossie Ardiles has said comparisons to Diego Maradona are unavoidable. Ardiles played for Argentina in 1978 FIFA World Cup final and also in 1986 World Cup final. “For me, Messi has always been like Maradona,” Ardiles added. Argentina will play Uruguay in the…
-
A parade to celebrate the World Cup came to an end because of large crowds.
Argentina’s football team celebrated the country’s first World Cup victory in 30 years on Tuesday. Thousands of people had gathered in Buenos Aires to watch the parade on television. Argentina defeated Croatia 2-1 to win the tournament for the first time in 28 years. Argentina’s 1986 World Cup-winning captain Diego Maradona was also remembered in…