Avenues, murals, tattoos and even tickets: What have the world champions caused in Argentina?

The party continues in Argentina and the hangover is endless. It has already been the happiest Christmas of all and in a few days Argentines will celebrate the happiest New Year of their lives. It is not for less. Hand in hand with ‘Dad Lionel’, this extended jubilation is possible. The repercussions of the glorious World Cup in Qatar 2022, then, have been and are very high in the gaucho nation.

From the first day of the consecration, on December 18, rejoicing took over every city and region of Argentina. In the streets, a huge crowd of people wildly celebrated a conquest for which they had to wait 36 ​​years. Was expected.

Two days after the final in Qatar, Lionel Scaloni’s team caused, among many things, millions of people to gather at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires to continue the celebration with a spectacular caravan. In fact, the large number of people present prevented the protagonists of the title from continuing to travel on a bus, so they had to get on the helicopter to continue the show without many obstacles.

“The World Champions are flying over the entire route in helicopters because it became impossible to continue on land due to the explosion of popular joy. Let’s continue to celebrate in peace and show them our love and admiration.”said then the spokesperson for the presidency, Gabriela Cerruti.

Beyond the festivities, these days have been completely crazy. Promises made before and during the World Cup began to be fulfilled after Messi lifted the precious Cup. And, of course, the streets have been painted with the faces of the ‘heroes’ of Qatar 2022, with the captain always being the main protagonist.

Messi, the star of all

There are not a few who, these days, have decided to tattoo the image of Lionel raising the trophy to the sky or in some goal celebration. Some tattoos came out spectacular; others not so much. In any case, the Argentine ’10’ has been immortalized in the skins of many Argentines.

And not only that. On his return to Rosario, his countrymen received him in the best possible way. He knows very well that he is a true hero in his city and not just because of the feat now. He has always been him.

In addition, his first and last name continues to appear in droves in the National Registry of Persons. In the middle of the caravan of the selection, two babies were born whom their parents called “Messi” and “Messias”.

Even, four hours after the Argentine success in Qatar took place, “Lionel Ángel” was born in Rosario. His parents -Diego and Brenda- decided to call it that in homage to Messi and Di María, both from that city and who just scored the goals in the final.

As if that were not enough, the fervor and jubilation have led several fans to ask for the face of the Argentine captain on the national bills of 1,000 or 10,000 Argentine pesos, a possibility that was even considered by the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina, although It seems that this will not happen. At least not in the near future.

The ‘Scalonetta’ everywhere

The story of Messi and the new babies of Argentina has no end. In fact, his partner Ángel Correa has decided to honor him in a very particular way: he will call his third daughter, who is on the way, “Lía”.

Now, Messi is not the only one that will have relevance in the following Argentine standards. The names of Julián (Álvarez) and Enzo (Fernández) are the others that have most attracted the attention of parents to baptize their children in the records lately.

But naming babies like that is not the only tribute that the ‘Scalonetta’ has received these days. Messi himself, Otamendi, Montiel and other national team figures are painted on different walls in Argentina, especially in his homeland. The world champions, then, were there.

Numerous murals and statues of the champions today adorn the streets of the gaucho country. In addition, players like German Pezella, Lautaro Martínez, Juan Marcos Foyth, Gerónimo Rulli and Nicolás Tagliafico have even been recognized as “Illustrious Citizens” in their locations.

Another special recognition that has been given to the protagonists of the ‘Scalonetta’ is to put avenues, streets or even stadiums in their name. Scaloni, for example, will have a street named after him in Pujato, her hometown. Meanwhile, Julián Álvarez will have a stadium named after him in his native Calchín, located in the province of Córdoba.

In the same sense, Dibu Martínez will have a League with his name: the Mar del Plata Football League established that starting next year, the upper division and Infanto-Juvenil tournaments will be named after the heroic Argentine goalkeeper in the World Cup.

Among other things, this World Cup allowed Rodrigo De Paul to reunite with his children after the controversy with his ex-girlfriend, Camila Homs. In addition, the Argentine midfielder starred in tender moments with his current girlfriend, Tini, at his concerts, in which he was also applauded even though he does not sing.

Lastly, and somewhat as a joke, ‘Papu’ Gómez has also experienced funny moments after the World Cup. In fact, his championship with the “Albiceleste” caused David Beckham’s Wikipedia profile to be changed with an image of him, which caused a lot of laughter.