Sergio Lapegue is the name of the host of the most watched morning newscast in the world where Messi born Argentines usually wake up watching him on TV. And in this World Cup premiere on Tuesday, the journalist chose a replica of the shirt worn by the albiceleste in Mexico 86, with a blue captain’s ribbon. It was pure hope early, when the dawn began to leave. It was quite a disappointment later, when the morning was well advanced.
Everything that happened to the TN host/animator, more or less, happened to those who lived the albiceleste role since Argentinawhere due to the time difference the game started at 7 am.
Much of the earlier talk was about what to do with boys who had to go to school. In some school institutions, the decision was made to put up screens for students to see the debut Qatar. However, this is not a consistent decision. Then some youngsters skipped school and gathered in different homes to enjoy the game they had finally experienced.
Despite the awkward timing, giant screens were installed in different parts of the country. In Buenos Aires, for example, in the woods of Palermo, the city government organized a fan fest, which was attacked by many people.
A few bars also decided to open earlier. Everything to squeeze the World Cup fever and boost the collection. In every place, in every corner, everyone is wearing light blue and white shirts, of course. And the journey of sensations unites everything: songs and initial illusions; great sadness at the end.
General interest television programs set up panels to debate after the game, which was thought to be a success. In all cases, they tried to find explanations for the defeat of the American champion and for a completely gray Messi.
On Crónica TV they played to the limit with words and, on a plinth, they wrote: “They destroyed our… undefeated”. In other places they questioned Alejandro Gómez. D.They said about Papu that he played because he was Messi’s friend. Everyone asked for changes and complained about players who played “touched”.
Rodolfo De Paoli, the reporter of TyC Sports, one of the three television channels where the game can be seen in Argentina, almost begged: “Now the strong criticism will come. Please, let’s wait until the Mexico game is over. Let’s trust.”
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
